Eric Barlow

GILLETTE (WNE) — Eric Barlow officially announced his candidacy for governor of Wyoming Tuesday.

Barlow, who was born in Gillette and raised on the family ranch southwest of town, has served as a U.S. Marine, a veterinarian, a rancher and a legislator.  He has represented Campbell County in the Wyoming Legislature for over a decade, including serving as Speaker of the House, and he currently is a state senator.

“I love Wyoming. I love her honest, hard-working people whose grit and independent spirit make our beloved state so great,” Barlow said in a press release. “Kelly and I have been blessed to raise our children, Kate and Graham, here. I want the next generations to have even greater opportunities and a future here in Wyoming.”

Barlow emphasized that his campaign will continue to reflect the values he has always brought to leadership.

“I am a leader who stands firmly on sound, conservative principles and who will fiercely defend your rights, including the Second Amendment and sanctity of life,” he said. “As your next Governor, I will protect your private property rights, safeguard our public lands, and keep Washington, D.C. out of Wyoming’s business.”

Barlow said his approach has “always been to listen, learn, and do the work.”

“Wyoming deserves leaders who show up, who do the work, and who get results,” he said. “That’s what I’ve done — and that’s exactly the kind of governor I will be.”