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The 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Governor of Wyoming. Incumbent Republican Governor Matt Mead is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bill Dahlin, businessman[1][2]
- Foster Friess, businessman and activist[3]
- Sam Galeotos, businessman[4]
- Mark Gordon, Wyoming State Treasurer[5][6][7]
- Harriet Hageman, attorney[8]
- Taylor Haynes, physician, write-in candidate for governor in 2010 and candidate for governor in 2014[9][10]
Withdrew
- Rex Rammell, veterinarian and perennial candidate[11] (running for Constitution Party nomination)[12]
Declined
- Jillian Balow, Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction[2][6][13] (running for re-election)
- Eli Bebout, President of the Wyoming Senate and nominee for Governor in 2002[2][6]
- Ed Buchanan, Secretary of State of Wyoming and former Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives[9] (running for a full term as Secretary of State)
- Leland Christensen, State Senator and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016[2][14] (running for State Treasurer)
- Cynthia Cloud, Wyoming State Auditor[6]
- Ogden Driskill, State Senator[2] (running for re-election)
- Tom Forslund, Wyoming Department of Health Director[15]
- Steve Harshman, Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives[2] (running for re-election)
- Tyler Lindholm, State Representative[2] (running for re-election)
- Cynthia Lummis, former U.S. Representative[2][5][6]
- Matt Micheli, attorney and chairman of the Wyoming Republican Party[2][4]
- Ed Murray, former Secretary of State of Wyoming[6][5][16]
- Drew Perkins, State Senator[6]
- Darin Smith, Chairman of the Laramie County Republican Party and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016[9][6]
- Albert Sommers, Majority Whip of the Wyoming House of Representatives[2] (running for re-election)
- Tim Stubson, former State Representative and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016[2][6]
Endorsements
Foster Friess
- Individuals
- Kyle Kashuv, school safety activist[17]
Sam Galeotos
- Federal elected officials
- Cynthia Lummis, former U.S. Representative (R-WY)[18]
- State legislators
- Amy Edmonds, former State Representative[18]
- Affie Ellis, State Senator[18]
- Individuals
- Ray Hunkins, Republican nominee for Governor in 2006
Mark Gordon
- Federal elected officials
- Alan Simpson, former U.S. Senator (R-WY)[18]
- State elected officials
- Max Maxfield, former Secretary of State of Wyoming and former State Auditor[19]
- State legislators
- Pete Illoway, former State Representative[19]
- Clarene Law, former State Representative[19]
- Frank Moore, former State Representative[19]
- Ruth Petroff, former State Representative[19]
- Individuals
- Susan Thomas, wife of late Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY)[19]
- Isabel Wallop, wife of late Senator Malcolm Wallop (R-WY)[19]
Harriet Hageman
- State legislators
- Cheri Steinmetz, State Representative[20]
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Dahlin |
Foster Friess |
Sam Galeotos |
Mark Gordon |
Harriet Hageman |
Taylor Haynes |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | June 18–20, 2018 | 596 | ± 4.0% | 1% | 6% | 14% | 19% | 11% | 10% | 35% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ken Casner, candidate for governor in 2002[21]
- Michael Allen Green, nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000[21]
- Mary Throne, former Minority Leader of the Wyoming House of Representatives[9][22][23]
- Rex Wilde, candidate for governor in 2010[21]
Declined
- James W. Byrd, State Representative[14] (running for Secretary of State)
- Ryan Greene, nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016 (running for Mayor of Rock Springs)[9][24][6][25]
- Chris Rothfuss, Minority Leader of the Wyoming Senate and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2008[9][6]
- Milward Simpson, Director of the Wyoming Nature Conservancy[9]
- Gary Trauner, businessman and nominee for U.S. House of Representatives in 2006 and 2008 (running for U.S. Senate)[26]
Endorsements
Mary Throne
- Federal executive officers
- Julian Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former Mayor of San Antonio, Texas[27]
- State executive officers
- Kathy Karpan, former Wyoming Secretary of State, 1994 Democratic nominee for Governor, and 1996 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate[28]
- State legislators
- Mike Gierau, State Representative[29]
- Chris Rothfuss, Minority Leader of the Wyoming Senate[30]
- Andy Schwartz, State Representative[29]
- Individuals
Independents and third parties
Candidates
Declared
- Rex Rammell, veterinarian and perennial candidate (Constitution)[12]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[31] | Safe R | August 7, 2017 |
| Rothenberg Political Report[32] | Safe R | November 10, 2017 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Safe R | November 14, 2017 |
| Daily Kos[34] | Safe R | May 31, 2018 |
References
- ^ "Bill Dahlin Announces Candidacy For Wyoming Governor". Wyo 4 News. July 25, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Sniffin, Bill (August 7, 2017). "The Wild, Wild 2018 Race for Governor is Already Starting to Heat Up in State". Sheridan Media. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "GOP megadonor Friess to run for Wyoming governor". Politico. April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ a b "Cheyenne businessman studies run for governor". Gillette News-Record. February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c Hancock, Laura (June 29, 2016). "Lummis not ruling out run for governor". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Funk, Joel (September 20, 2017). "GOP candidate for Wyoming governor remains unclear". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ^ "State Treasurer Says He Plans to Run for Wyoming Governor". U.S. News and World Report. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ "Cheyenne attorney to join GOP primary battle for governor". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hancock, Laura (April 15, 2017). "Race to the top: Potential candidates dip toes into governor's race". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ Randall, Doug (January 29, 2018). "Haynes believes his time has come in Wyoming's governor race". KGAB. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ "'I'm Wyoming's Donald Trump': Rex Rammell enters governor's race on libertarian right". Sidney Herald. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Rex Rammell to run as third-party candidate, guaranteeing appearance in general election". Casper Star-Tribune. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ "State Superintendent Balow announces she'll run for re-election". Casper Star-Tribune. March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ a b Rosenfeld, Arno (February 9, 2018). "First Republican enters race for Wyoming secretary of state". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ Rosenfeld, Arno (February 15, 2018). "Health director Tom Forslund considering Wyoming governor run; served as Casper city manager for 23 years". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Rosenfeld, Arno (January 23, 2018). "Second woman accuses Murray of sexual misconduct; Secretary of state won't seek reelection or higher office". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- ^ ""If you support the 2nd amendment and you live in Wyoming, @FosterFriess is your guy. He's been a great friend of the 2A."". Twitter. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Lummis endorses Galeotos for governor, says Cheyenne businessman can 'downsize' Wyoming". KPVI. April 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Mark Gordon Announces Statewide Campaign Committee". Gordon for Wyoming. May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Cheri Steinmetz Endorsement". Facebook. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ a b c "2018 Primary Election Candidate Roster" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ Funk, Joel (August 27, 2017). "Former Wyoming lawmaker Mary Throne announces bid for governor". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ Greenwald, Joy (August 25, 2017). "Throne Launches Campaign for Wyoming Governor". KGAB. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ Rosenfeld, Arno (August 25, 2017). "Throne enters Wyoming gov. race with support of Greene, consolidating Democratic field". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "Businessman to run for mayor". Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ "Democrat Gary Trauner Announces Bid for Wyoming U.S. Senate". U.S. News & World Report. December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Democrat shindig this weekend sells out fast, training sessions full - Buckrail, Jackson Hole News". buckrail.com. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "We have some exciting news! Mary is officially announcing that she is running to be the next Governor of Wyoming. Tune in now!". Mary Throne for Governor. August 26, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Mickey Babcock – Rep. Mike and Paty Gierau, Rep. Andy Schwartz cordially invite you to a fundraising reception to support the election of Mary Throne, Candidate for Governor of Wyoming on Thursday, November 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM". Teton County Democrats. October 24, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ a b Rosenfeld, Arno (October 10, 2017). "A Wyoming Democrat in an increasingly polarized country, Throne faces uphill battle for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ "2018 Governor Race ratings | The Cook Political Report". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2018 Governor". www.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings". Daily Kos. June 5, 2018.
External links
- Official campaign websites