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Wyoming Congressional Delegates Endorse Barlow and Gray

John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis, and Harriet Hageman back Republican candidates ahead of the general election.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Elections

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Wyoming's federal congressional delegation, including Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, has officially endorsed Eric Barlow and Chuck Gray for office. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Wyoming's full congressional delegation has officially endorsed Eric Barlow for governor and Chuck Gray for the U.S. House of Representatives. The endorsements come as candidates prepare for the state general election.

Why it matters

The backing from high-profile federal officials serves as a significant signal to Republican voters regarding the party's preferred choices in competitive state and federal races.

Chuck Gray secured his nomination for the U.S. House after capturing over 25% of the vote in a primary field of 9 candidates. The upcoming general election is scheduled for November 3.

The players

John Barrasso

He serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Wyoming.

Cynthia Lummis

She is the current U.S. Senator for Wyoming and is not seeking reelection.

Harriet Hageman

She currently serves as a member of the U.S. House and is running to replace Cynthia Lummis.

Eric Barlow

He is a state legislator and the Republican nominee for governor.

Chuck Gray

He is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives who received an endorsement from Donald Trump.

The details

The congressional delegation, consisting of John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis, and Harriet Hageman, announced their support in a video. Separately, Governor Mark Gordon issued an email expressing his support for Eric Barlow and several other Republican candidates.

Timeline

  1. October 19, 2026: Governor Mark Gordon announced his endorsements.

  2. October 19, 2026: Wyoming PBS hosted a candidate debate.

  3. October 26, 2026: The news of the congressional endorsements was published.

  4. November 3, 2026: The general election date.

Political Context

Opposition to these endorsements may arise from supporters of defeated primary candidates, such as Brent Bien and Megan Degenfelder, who challenged Eric Barlow for the gubernatorial nomination. Dissenting voices often emphasize the role of primary results over the influence of established party leadership.

Voters will see these endorsements reflected in the alignment of party leadership as they cast ballots for the governor and U.S. House representative. These selections finalize the options available to the public in the November 3 general election.

The takeaway

These endorsements highlight the consolidation of support behind Republican nominees as campaigns enter their final week. Residents should review the full list of candidates to understand the specific choices on their upcoming November ballots.

What happens next

The general election for these positions is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.

Further reading

Find more analysis on regional races in our Wyoming Elections section.

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