Eric Barlow

Eric Barlow was born in Gillette, Wyoming. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984 to 1988. He graduated from Campbell County High School. Barlow earned a doctorate of veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 1998. His career experience includes working as a rancher and veterinarian.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Eric Barlow was born in Gillette and raised on the family ranch southwest of town. He grew up like many Wyoming kids,working hard, helping neighbors, and learning early that talk doesn’t get much done unless you back it up with action.

After graduating from Campbell County High School in 1984, Eric enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After serving, Eric went on to earn a veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1998.

He returned home to practice as a large-animal vet and run the family ranch. Eric was appointed to the Wyoming Livestock Board in 2006 and served for six years. In 2012, he ran for the Wyoming House of Representatives and won. He spent five terms representing southern Campbell and eastern Converse Counties, including time as Majority Leader and Speaker of the House. He’s now serving his first term in the Wyoming Senate, representing District 23.

Since day one, Eric’s approach to public service has been simple: show up, listen, and work. When voters told him they wanted leaders who stick around after the election, he took that to heart. He’s been at town council meetings, community benefits, and public hearings across the district ever since.

He’s helped push for highway safety improvements, worked to get families the information they need on health care and water projects, and stayed focused on solving problems instead of creating new ones.

Eric and his wife Kelly have been married nearly 34 years and are proud parents to Kate and Graham.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

LIMITED GOVERNMENT

I will ensure a limited government by building a strong team that listens, learns and works as hard as you do to:

Protect your freedom and our state’s sovereignty.

Deliver the services you deserve and expect respectfully and effectively.

Live within our means, including cash-based budgeting.ROBUST ECONOMY

I will support a robust economy with policies that:

Strengthen our core industries of minerals and energy, tourism and hospitality, and agriculture, as well as small businesses.

Encourage innovation and investment in new technologies and manufacturing.

Build partnerships to grow Wyoming’s future workforce.THRIVING COMMUNITIES

I will advocate for thriving communities by:

Focusing on efforts that ensure communities retain local control and have their critical needs met, including safety, education, healthcare and infrastructure.

Exploring partnerships to address housing and other community opportunities.

Engaging with and supporting the ideas of young people with what they need to obtain a meaningful education, raise families and start businesses in Wyoming.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Agriculture

How will Eric protect Wyoming’s ag heritage?

He grew up working on the family ranch. He understands that property rights are the backbone of Wyoming’s freedom. In the Legislature, he supported bills strengthening landowner rights, supported Wyoming’s strong water rights laws and fought government overreach that threatens producers.

Community & Service

What does “service before self” mean to Eric?

Eric leads by showing up. Through his work as a US Marine, veterinarian, rancher, and public servant, he has lived by the service-before-self principle.

Economy & Fiscal Responsibility

How will Eric ensure Wyoming budgets responsibly?

Eric keeps the state government accountable and budgets responsibly. Eric has led efforts to trans

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