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

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