Barlow Wins Wyoming Governor Primary Over Trump-Backed Degenfelder
Gillette veterinarian and former Wyoming House Speaker Eric Barlow won the GOP nomination for governor, defeating President Donald Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien and will face Democrat Kenneth Casner in November as the heavy favorite in a solidly Republican state. The race drew attention to endorsements and internal party dynamics, but Barlow’s victory solidifies his path to the governorship.
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About Megan Degenfelder
Megan Marie Degenfelder is an American politician and businesswoman who has been the Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction since 2023. She is a member of the Republican Party. She ran to be the Republican Party nominee for governor of Wyoming in the 2026 election but lost to state senator Eric Barlow in the primary.
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- politician
- Position held
- Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction
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- United States