Barlow wins GOP nod for Wyoming governor

Eric Barlow, a state senator, won the Republican nomination for Wyoming governor in a primary election. He defeated two other candidates, including Megan Degenfelder, who had been endorsed by Donald Trump.

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National story. 12 articles from 11 sources. Updated Aug 20, 2026.

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Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Moderates win Republican primaries for Wyoming’s top offices

PoliticoLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Trump’s pick for Wyoming governor is the latest endorsee to lose primary

WyoFileLeft· Aug 19, 2026

Eric Barlow wins GOP nomination for Wyoming governor

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Eric Barlow wins Republican nomination for governor in Wyoming

Center

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Casper Star-TribuneCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Barlow wins GOP nod for Wyoming governor

The HillCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Trump's choice for Wyoming governor loses GOP primary

Casper Star-TribuneCenter· Aug 19, 2026

AP calls it: Eric Barlow wins GOP nod for Wyoming governor

Oil City NewsCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Republican Barlow advances to face Democrat Casner, Constitution Party’s Bextel for Wyoming governor

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Billings GazetteLean Right· Aug 19, 2026

Wyoming election results: Latest on primary races for House, Senate, governor

Independent Journal ReviewRight· Aug 19, 2026

Former Wyoming House Speaker Advances in Open Governor’s Race

Cowboy State DailyLean Right· Aug 19, 2026

Eric Barlow Wins Wyoming GOP Nomination For Governor

Just the NewsLean Right· Aug 19, 2026

Trump-backed Degenfelder loses Wyoming governor primary

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3 developments
  1. Aug 19Eric Barlow Wins Wyoming GOP Nomination For Governor
  2. Aug 19Trump’s pick for Wyoming governor is the latest endorsee to lose primary
  3. Aug 19Wyoming election results: Latest on primary races for House, Senate, governor

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