WYOMING — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has spoken up about the upcoming Nov. 3 election, throwing his support behind gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow.
In his statement issued Monday morning, Gordon argued that the state needs Barlow at the helm:
“I have known Eric Barlow as a friend, a legislator, and as the veterinarian I called to the ranch whenever we had important cattle work to do,” Gordon’s statement reads. “I have not always agreed with him, but I know he will listen regardless of whether we agree. He will consider all points of view, think things through, act in a measured, committed, informed, and firmly resolved way and in accordance with his strongly-held conservative values — Wyoming values.
“Eric shows up early, stays until a job is done, and never shrugs off work saying ‘that’s not my job,’” the endorsement continues. “When a blizzard shut down the Capitol a few sessions ago and a snowdrift formed above the newly remodeled House Chamber, Eric was the first to take off his suit coat, grab a shovel, crawl through the attic, and begin clearing the snow before it melted. He didn’t wait for custodial staff, he didn’t wonder who would fix it; he rolled up his sleeves and started doing what needed to be done — clearing snow. That is the Eric I know, a leader, a doer and the one who has my most enthusiastic endorsement. Wyoming needs Eric Barlow now more than ever.”
Barlow is running against Democrat Ken Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel.
Gordon’s statement notes that further endorsements will be shared in the coming weeks. Early voting is open and Election Day is Nov. 3.
