2026 Wyoming gubernatorial election
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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.
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]
Withdrawn
- Ozzie Knezovich, former Spokane County, Washington Sheriff (2006–2022) (ineligible due to residency requirements)[5][6]
Declined
- Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State (2023–present) (running for U.S. house)[7]
- 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)[8][9]
- Curt Meier, Wyoming State Treasurer (2019–present) (running for re-election)[10]
- Kristi Racines, Wyoming State Auditor (2019–present) (running for re-election)[10]
- Reid Rasner, financial executive and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024 (running for U.S. house)[11]
Endorsements
Megan Degenfelder
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[12]
- U.S. representatives
- Harriet Hageman, WY-AL (2023–present)[9]
- State legislators
- Ocean Andrew, state representative from the 46th district (2021–present)[13]
- Eli Bebout, former president of the Wyoming Senate (2017-2019) from the 26th district (2007-2021)[14]
- Jeremy Haroldson, house speaker pro tempore (2025–present) from the 4th district (2021–present)[13]
- Scott Heiner, house majority leader (2025–present) from the 18th district (2021–present)[13]
- Diemer True, former president of the Wyoming Senate (1991-1993) and state senator (1977-1993)[14]
Mark Gordon (term-limited; declined)
- State legislators
- Cale Case, state senator from the 25th district (1999–present)[8]
Brent Bien
- State legislators
- Ken Pendergraft, State Representative from the 29th district (2023–present)[15]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Gabriel Green, nonprofit worker[16]
- Ken Casner, candidate for governor in 2002[citation needed]
Independents and third parties
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[19] | Solid R | September 11, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[20] | Solid R | August 28, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[21] | Safe R | September 4, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[22] | Safe R | September 16, 2025 |