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Governor

Governor, Wyoming

November 3, 2026 · 8 statements · 2026.09.23-802a7afa

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Candidates

  • Eric Barlow

    Republican

    Sourced positions on 6 of 8

  • Kenneth Casner

    Democratic

    Sourced positions on 0 of 8

    Limited data. Sourced positions on fewer than 60 percent of the statements.

Also on the ballot

  • Rebecca Bextel Other party Not researched: below our published threshold

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TaxesNo. 1/8

Wyoming should exempt half the assessed value of primary homes from property taxes.

Background

Proposition 1 on the November 2026 ballot would exempt 50% of a qualifying home's assessed value from property taxes. Local governments, schools and other services funded by property taxes would collect less revenue.

Eric Barlow Disagree

It will truly harm communities.

Press quote · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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TaxesNo. 2/8

Wyoming should create a state personal income tax.

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Wyoming is one of a few states with no personal income tax and relies heavily on mineral, sales and property taxes. A new income tax would require an act of the Legislature.

Eric Barlow No clear position

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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Health careNo. 3/8

Wyoming should expand Medicaid to cover adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

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Wyoming is one of about ten states that have not adopted the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. Expansion would cover more low-income adults, with the federal government paying most of the cost.

Eric Barlow Disagree

I do not believe now is the time for that move.

Press quote · Sep 16, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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AbortionNo. 4/8

Wyoming should amend its constitution to allow the state to ban most abortions.

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In January 2026 the Wyoming Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion bans under a 2012 constitutional amendment on health care decisions. A new amendment approved by voters would be needed for a ban to take effect.

Eric Barlow Agree

S Failed Introduction 20-11-0-0-0 — Barlow: YES

Vote record · Feb 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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EducationNo. 5/8

Wyoming should fund education savings accounts that families can use for private school tuition.

Background

A 2025 state law created the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship, offering up to $7,000 per student for private school and other education costs. The program has faced a legal challenge in state court.

Eric Barlow Disagree

S 3rd Reading: Passed 20-11-0-0-0 — NO votes: Anderson, Barlow, Case, Cooper, Crago, Crum, Gierau, Landen, Pappas, Rothfuss, Schuler

Vote record · Feb 19, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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EducationNo. 6/8

Wyoming should increase state funding for K-12 public schools.

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Wyoming funds public schools through a state formula that lawmakers adjust periodically, supported largely by mineral revenue and property taxes. This would raise the amount the formula provides to districts.

Eric Barlow No clear position

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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Democracy and electionsNo. 7/8

Wyoming should keep requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

Background

A 2025 state law requires people to show proof of citizenship and residency when they register to vote. Before that law, applicants attested to their citizenship under penalty of law.

Eric Barlow Agree

S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-4-1-0-0 — Barlow: Yes

Vote record · Feb 28, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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GunsNo. 8/8

Wyoming should keep allowing concealed guns in public schools and government meetings.

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A 2025 law repealed most of Wyoming's gun-free zones, allowing concealed carry in places such as public schools, colleges and government meetings. Reversing it would restore limits on carrying guns in those places.

Eric Barlow Agree

S 3rd Reading vote: Passed 25-6-0-0-0 — Barlow: YES

Vote record · Feb 21, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Kenneth Casner No clear position

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