2026 Wyoming gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Wyoming gubernatorial election
November 3, 2026
 
Party Republican Democratic
Incumbent Governor

Mark Gordon
Republican



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The 2026 Wyoming gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Wyoming. Incumbent Republican Governor Mark Gordon is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of challenging Wyoming's term-limits law in court. The Wyoming Supreme Court previously ruled that the law was unconstitutional for elections to the Wyoming State Legislature.[1] Democrats have not won a statewide election in Wyoming since David Freudenthal was re-elected Governor in 2006.

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Potential

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[6] Solid R January 23, 2025
Inside Elections[7] Solid R February 6, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] Safe R May 1, 2025
Race to the WH[9] Safe R June 30, 2025

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Gordon is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of challenging Wyoming's term-limits law in court. The Wyoming Supreme Court previously ruled that the law was unconstitutional for elections to the Wyoming State Legislature.

References

  1. ^ a b Wolfson, Leo (July 8, 2024). "Can Mark Gordon Run For A 3rd Term? Supreme Court Would Likely Have To Decide". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Wolfson, Leo (November 16, 2024). "Republican Brent Bien First To Announce Campaign For Wyoming Governor In 2026". Cowboy State Daily.
  3. ^ Wolfson, Leo (April 16, 2025). "Republican Candidate For Wyoming Governor Admits He's 'A Nobody'". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  4. ^ Blanchard, Jack (February 3, 2025). "Playbook: Some unholy (trade) war". Politico. Retrieved February 3, 2025. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) could be in a strong position if she runs for governor of Wyoming...Hageman's team says she'll make a decision about her political future 'on her own timeline.'
  5. ^ Gonzales, Nathan L. (February 12, 2025). "House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority". Roll Call. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  6. ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  7. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  8. ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  9. ^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
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