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The 2026 Wyoming gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Wyoming. Incumbent Republican governor Mark Gordon is ineligible to seek re-election to a third consecutive term. Primary elections will take place on August 18, 2026.[1]
Democrats have not won a statewide election in Wyoming since 2006.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Brent Bien, retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel and candidate for governor in 2022[2]
- Eric Barlow, state senator from the 23rd district (2023–present)[3]
- Megan Degenfelder, Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction (2023–present)[4]
- Curt Blake[5]
Withdrawn
- Ozzie Knezovich, former Spokane County, Washington Sheriff (2006–2022) (ineligible due to residency requirements)[6][7]
Declined
- Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State (2023–present) (running for U.S. house)[8]
- Harriet Hageman, U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district (2023–present) and candidate for governor in 2018 (running for U.S. senate; endorsed Degenfelder)[9][10]
- Curt Meier, Wyoming State Treasurer (2019–present) (running for re-election)[11]
- Kristi Racines, Wyoming State Auditor (2019–present) (running for re-election)[11]
- Reid Rasner, financial executive and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024 (running for U.S. house)[12]
Endorsements
Megan Degenfelder
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[13]
- U.S. representatives
- Harriet Hageman, WY-AL (2023–present)[10]
- State legislators
- Ocean Andrew, state representative from the 46th district (2021–present)[14]
- Eli Bebout, former president of the Wyoming Senate (2017-2019) from the 26th district (2007-2021)[15]
- Jeremy Haroldson, house speaker pro tempore (2025–present) from the 4th district (2021–present)[14]
- Scott Heiner, house majority leader (2025–present) from the 18th district (2021–present)[14]
- Diemer True, former president of the Wyoming Senate (1991-1993) and state senator (1977-1993)[15]
Mark Gordon (term-limited; declined)
- State legislators
- Cale Case, state senator from the 25th district (1999–present)[9]
Brent Bien
- State legislators
- Ken Pendergraft, State Representative from the 29th district (2023–present)[16]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Independents and third parties
Candidates
Declared
- Rebecca Bextel, small business owner[18]
Withdrawn
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Elections[21] | Solid R | August 28, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[22] | Safe R | June 19, 2026 |
| RealClearPolitics[23] | Solid R | June 5, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe R | September 4, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid R | September 11, 2025 |
See also
Notes
- Partisan clients
References
- ↑ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". NCSL. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ↑ Wolfson, Leo (November 16, 2024). "Republican Brent Bien First To Announce Campaign For Wyoming Governor In 2026". Cowboy State Daily.
- ↑ Zahn, Noah (August 12, 2025). "Sen. Eric Barlow announces run for Wyoming governor". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ↑ Eagle, Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune (January 12, 2026). "Degenfelder announces bid for governor after Trump endorsement". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ↑ Ouellet, Nicky (June 1, 2026). "Wyoming's primaries are crowded. These are the races to watch". Wyoming Public Radio. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ Appel, Emmalee (January 13, 2026). "Former Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich announces candidacy for Wyoming governor". KREM. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ↑ Duggan, Alexandra. "Knezovich drops out of Wyoming governor race due to eligibility requirement". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ↑ McFarland, Claire (December 29, 2025). "Chuck Gray Announces Run For Wyoming's U.S. House Seat". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- 1 2 McFarland, Clair (July 28, 2025). "Hageman's Popularity Has Many Uncertain If They'll Run For Governor". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- 1 2 "Rep. Harriet Hageman Endorses Megan Degenfelder For Governor". KGAB AM 650. March 25, 2026. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- 1 2 McFarland, Clair (December 23, 2025). "Degenfelder 'Strongly Considering' Run For Governor, Others Ponder Higher Office". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ McFarland, Clair (January 2, 2026). "Rasner Won't Run For Governor, Says To 'Stay Tuned For News Next Week'". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Bianco, Ali (January 12, 2026). "Playbook PM". POLITICO. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
Megan Degenfelder announced she's entering the Republican race for governor of Wyoming with Trump's support.
- 1 2 3 "Members of House GOP leadership endorse Degenfelder for governor". Wyoming News. March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Orr, Jimmy (March 25, 2026). "Hageman Endorses Degenfelder For Governor Of Wyoming". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/04/09/wyoming-freedom-caucus-members-split-on-who-should-be-governor/
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State (June 15, 2026). "2026 Primary Election Candidate Roster" (PDF). Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Zumberge, Marianne (May 13, 2026). "Jackson's Rebecca Bextel announces campaign for governor". Buckrail. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ McFarland, Clair (December 19, 2025). "Lummis Announces She's Not Running For Re-Election". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
State Sen. Eric Barlow, R-Gillette, has declared a run for governor. So too has 2022 candidate Brent Bien, and now-independent candidate Joseph Kibler.
"Joseph Kibler 'stepping away' from 2026 governor's race". - ↑ Wolfson, Leo (April 16, 2025). "Republican Candidate For Wyoming Governor Admits He's 'A Nobody'". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Governor Forecast – 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Governor Races | RealClearPolitics". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
External links
- Official campaign websites