Eric Barlow
Nationalist
Republican
N/A
Wyoming
Current Position: State Senate WY-23
Running For: Governor
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- Against fuel tax increases; voted against a 2013 fuel tax increase and against introducing a 2020 fuel tax proposal
- For cash-based state budgeting; led efforts to transition Wyoming to cash-based budgeting and supported multiple fiscal transparency measures
Business & Labor
- For private property rights; supported legislation protecting landowners from overreach in zoning, environmental mandates, and unjust eminent-domain takings
Health Care
- For expanding telehealth and stabilizing rural hospitals; supported legislation to expand telehealth access and strengthen Wyoming's healthcare workforce
Education
- For parental rights in education; voted for 2024 parental rights law covering all K-12 students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity instruction
- For local control in education; supports parental involvement and keeping education decisions with Wyoming families and local school boards rather than distant agencies
Environment
- For coal industry support; co-sponsored and voted for a 2025 reduction in Wyoming's coal severance tax
- Against federal overreach on public lands; opposes wholesale transfer of Wyoming's public lands and out-of-touch federal policies that limit access or ignore local input
- For Wyoming's coal, oil, gas, and uranium industries; supported legislation protecting and enhancing their production and use
Civil Rights
- Against abortion rights; firmly pro-life with a consistent legislative record supporting protections for the unborn; supports community-based care, maternal health, and resources for women and children
- For protecting girls' sports; voted for Wyoming law keeping boys out of girls' sports in grades 7-12
- For banning gender-affirming care for minors; voted for legislation making it illegal to perform sex-change procedures on children
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For banning sanctuary cities; voted for 2025 Wyoming law banning sanctuary cities
Public Safety
- For Second Amendment rights; supported legislation to strengthen concealed carry and sponsored a bill restoring firearms rights to Wyoming citizens