governor

Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon (R) is the 33rd governor of Wyoming, having previously served as the state treasurer for seven consecutive years under then-Governor Matt Mead.

Associations:

Mountain West Credit Union Association

National Rifle Association

National Right to Life Committee

party

Republican

jurisdiction

Wyoming

service dates

January 7, 2019 - Present

gender

Male

Personal Moments

1957

Gordon is born

Mark Gordon is born in New York City to Catherine and Crawford Gordon.

1979

Gordon graduates from College

Gordon earns a Bachelor of Arts in History from Middlebury College.

1981

Gordon gets married

Gordon and his first wife, Sarah Hildreth Gilmore, were wedded on March 7.

1993

Gordon’s first wife is killed

Sarah Gilmore dies in a car crash.

2000

Gordon is remarried

Gordon marries Jennie Muir Young.

Campaign History

2008

Gordon runs for House of Representatives

Gordon fails to gain the Wyoming Republican Party’s primary nomination during the state’s at-large congressional district race.

2012

Gordon is elected as Treasurer

Gordon becomes the Treasurer of Wyoming and remains in that position for five years.

2014

Gordon is promoted

Gordon becomes full-term Treasurer for the state of Wyoming.

2019

Gordon becomes governor

Gordon is inaugurated as governor of Wyoming in January.

2022

Gordon is re-elected to a second term

After defeating his opponent Theresa Livingston(D), Gordon remains governor of Wyoming.

Position on Key Issues

Government Transparency

Gordon is concerned with the overreach of federal powers and says they function best when the general public is given the opportunity to be involved. The governor has favored a decrease in government spending and size, as well as increased accountability from federal officials.

charter schools
Education

The governor says quality education is necessary for all children. Gordon has advocated for keeping schools open during the pandemic at the K-12 level, and for all forms of postsecondary education.

Economy

With a particular emphasis on fiscal sustainability, Gordon has expressed a desire to increase the appeal of economic opportunities to non-residents through investments in different sectors such as technology, agriculture, finance, tourism, and research.

Key Issues:

Government Transparency

Education

Economy