Eric Barlow

Eric Barlow

Republican Party

Candidate, Governor of Wyoming

Wyoming State Senate District 23

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Jeff Wasserburger

Prior offices

Wyoming House of Representatives District 3

Successor: Abby Angelos

Predecessor: Frank Peasley

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Compensation

Base salary

$150/day

Per diem

$109/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Ph.D

Colorado State University, 1998

Personal

Birthplace

Gillette, Wyo

Profession

Rancher and Veterinarian

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Eric Barlow (Republican Party) is a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 23. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Barlow (Republican Party) is running for election for Governor of Wyoming. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Barlow began serving as state speaker of the House in 2021. Barlow previously served as state House majority leader from 2019 to 2021.

Biography

Eric Barlow was born in Gillette, Wyoming. Barlow earned a doctorate of veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 1998. His career experience includes working as a rancher and veterinarian.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Barlow was assigned to the following committees:

• Colorado River Basin Forum
• Management Audit Committee, Chairman
• Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee
• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee
• Mental Health & Vulnerable Adult Task Force
• Executive Committee

2021-2022

Barlow was assigned to the following committees:

• Management Council Committee, Vice chair
• Management Audit Committee, Chair
• House Rules and Procedure Committee, Chair

2019-2020

Barlow was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee
• Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
• House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee
• House Rules and Procedure Committee
• Management Council Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2017
• Labor, Health and Social Services, Chair
• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services, Chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barlow served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2015
• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services
• Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources
• Labor, Health and Social Services
• Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Barlow served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2013
• Labor, Health and Social Services
• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Wyoming

Eric Barlow, Brent Bien, and Joseph Kibler are running in the general election for Governor of Wyoming on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Eric Barlow (R)
		Brent Bien (R)
		Joseph Kibler (R)

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2022

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 23

Eric Barlow defeated Patricia Junek in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 23 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Barlow (R)	72.4	3,611
	Submit photo	Patricia Junek (Independent)	27.4	1,369
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	11

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,991
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 23

Eric Barlow defeated Patricia Junek in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 23 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Barlow	99.8	3,355
	Submit photo	Patricia Junek (Write-in)	0.2	8

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,363
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2020

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3

Incumbent Eric Barlow won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Barlow (R)	97.7	4,016
		Other/Write-in votes	2.3	95

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 4,111
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3

Incumbent Eric Barlow defeated Martin Phillips in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Barlow	70.3	1,545
	Submit photo	Martin Phillips	29.3	643
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	9

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,197
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2018

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3

Incumbent Eric Barlow won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Barlow (R)	99.2	2,811
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	23

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,834
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3

Incumbent Eric Barlow advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 3 on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Barlow	100.0	1,746

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2016

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016.

Incumbent Eric Barlow ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 3 general election.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Eric Barlow Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

Incumbent Eric Barlow defeated Frank Eathorne in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Eric Barlow Incumbent	60.23%	1,207
	Republican	Frank Eathorne	39.77%	797
Total Votes				2,004

2014

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Incumbent Eric Barlow defeated Doug Gerard in the Republican primary. Barlow was unchallenged in the general election.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Eric Barlow Incumbent	53%	959
Doug Gerard	47%	851
Total Votes		1,810

2012

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2012

Barlow won election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 3. He defeated Douglas Gerard in the Republican primary on August 21 and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Eric Barlow	98.3%	3,670
	Write-Ins	Various	1.7%	65
Total Votes				3,735

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Eric Barlow	53%	802
Douglas Gerard	47%	712
Total Votes		1,514

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Eric Barlow campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Wyoming State Senate District 23	Won general	$35,517	$21,553
2020	Wyoming House of Representatives District 3	Won general	$5,400	N/A**
2018	Wyoming House of Representatives District 3	Won general	$250	N/A**
2016	Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3	Won	$7,224	N/A**
2014	Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3	Won	$10,050	N/A**
2012	Wyoming State House, District 3	Won	$16,495	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 8. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 3. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 11. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 7. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2017

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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2016

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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2015

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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2014

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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2013

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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Jeff Wasserburger (R)	Wyoming State Senate District 23 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Frank Peasley (R)	Wyoming House of Representatives District 3 2013-2023	Succeeded by Abby Angelos (R)

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Current members of the Wyoming State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Bo Biteman

Majority Leader:Tara Nethercott

Minority Leader:Mike Gierau

Senators

District 1

Ogden Driskill (R)

District 2

Brian Boner (R)

District 3

Cheri Steinmetz (R)

District 4

Tara Nethercott (R)

District 5

Lynn Hutchings (R)

District 6

Taft Love (R)

District 7

Stephan Pappas (R)

District 8

Jared Olsen (R)

District 9

Chris Rothfuss (D)

District 10

Gary Crum (R)

District 11

Larry Hicks (R)

District 12

John Kolb (R)

District 13

Stacy Jones (R)

District 14

Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)

District 15

Wendy Davis Schuler (R)

District 16

Dan Dockstader (R)

District 17

Mike Gierau (D)

District 18

Tim French (R)

District 19

Dan Laursen (R)

District 20

Ed Cooper (R)

District 21

Bo Biteman (R)

District 22

Barry Crago (R)

District 23

Eric Barlow (R)

District 24

Troy McKeown (R)

District 25

Cale Case (R)

District 26

Tim Salazar (R)

District 27

Bill Landen (R)

District 28

James Anderson (R)

District 29

Robert Ide (R)

District 30

Charles Scott (R)

District 31

Evie Brennan (R)

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