Eric Barlow has served in Senate District 23 as a WY Senator for Campbell County from Jan 2023 to the present. He served House District 3 for Campbell County from 2013 to 2022.
He is up for reelection in 2026.
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For 2025 Barlow received a negative score for all three categories of Representation, Competence and Integrity. He thus received the final ranking of Low Trust.
“There are a few things I don’t do… No PAC money. No dark money. No candidate questionnaires. No negative campaigning. No self-serving agenda. No special interest strings. No labels. No pledges.”
From https://county17.com/2022/07/14/campbell-county-candidate-questionnaire-eric-barlow-for-state-senator-for-district-23/
2023
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In 2023 Barlow received a positive score for Representation and Integrity, and a negative score for Competence. Thus he has been ranked as Limited Trust.
2025
Overall Barlow earns a (–) for Representation for the Public Conduct issue described below.
Attendance
In keeping with our grading system, a legislator had to be present and vote on all bills for any 33 days in the 2025 General Session. If a legislator missed any votes on 5 or more days, they receive a negative (-) score. Barlow missed 23 votes across 2 days.
2/5/25:
3rd Reading votes for SF0101; SF0111; SF0114; SF0139; SF0143; SF0149; SF0165; SF0167; SF0186;
2/27/25:
Committee of the Whole votes for HB0299; HJ0002;
3rd Reading votes for HB0289; HB0311;
Concurrence votes for HB0199; SF0026; SF0046; SF0062; SF0074; SF0086; SF0103; SF0132; SF0145; SF0147;
Public Conduct
Deception of the public by omission of private business relationships.
Barlow is a rancher and the owner of Gourmet Lamb of Wyoming in Campbell County. Additionally Barlow was a founding board member and secretary of Gillette non-profit Edible Prairie Project LLC (EPP) from 2019 to Dec 2025.
EPP has specified multiple times that Gourmet Lamb of Wyoming is a local Campbell County producer that they obtain lamb from. Additionally, EPP has been a recipient of federal grants issued through the State of Wyoming.
While mandatory annual financial disclosures for elected officials (§9-13-108) “excludes offices and directorships in a nonprofit corporation where no compensation is received for service“, this does not waive the responsibility of Barlow from being transparent and accountable to WY citizens on how his private business has been enriched by a non-profit that he held a directorship on, and who has received federal funds.
This omission is a violation of the Oath Barlow took to be seated in office:
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of Wyoming; that I have not knowingly violated any law related to my election or appointment, or caused it to be done by others; and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.“
More details on this issue can be found on Barlow’s Integrity tab.
Bill Sponsorship
In 2025 Barlow was the primary sponsor of six bills. Various topics include wildlife, agritourism and motor vehicles.
Committee Assignments
In 2025 Barlow served on the following committees: Senate Labor; Senate Transportation; Mental Health & Vulnerable Adult Task Force; and the Select Committee on Tribal Relations.
2023
Overall, Barlow scores a (+) for Representation.
Attendance
It appears that Barlow missed 0 votes in 2023 General Session.
Public Conduct
Barlow appears to behave appropriately in public and to the public.
Sponsorship History
In 2023 Barlow was the primary sponsor of 5 bills, and co-sponsored 46 bills and 4 joint resolutions. Favored sponsorship topics appear to be education, elections. For more details, see his legislator webpage.
Committee Assignments
2023-Management Audit Committee – Chairman
2023-Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
2023-Senate Labor, Health & Social Services
2023-Mental Health & Vulnerable Adult Task Force
2023-Select Committee on Tribal Relations
2023-Subcommittee on Legislator Ethics Complaint Procedure
2023-CSG West – Energy & Environment
2023-CSG West – Executive Committee
2025
Barlow earned a ( – ) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 84% on the constitutional bills listed below. Legislator’s must have a percentage of 85% or higher to receive a final positive (+) score.
Out of a total of 31 bills, Barlow voted constitutionally correct on 26 bills – giving him 84%.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here
| 2025 Barlow Vote Scores | Correct votes/Number of bills voted on |
| #1: Separation of Powers Incorrect vote on SF0004 & SF0160 |
0/2 |
| #2: 1st & 2nd Amendments | 3/3 |
| #3: 4th, 5th & 8th Amendments Incorrect vote on SF0022 |
3/4 |
| #4: 9th & 10th Amendments | 4/4 |
| #5: Protection of Children, Health & Morality | 4/4 |
| #6: Prohibition of Discrimination | 2/2 |
| #7: Purity of Elections; Apportionment Incorrect vote on HB0144 |
7/8 |
| #8: Foreign Entities Incorrect vote on SF0124 |
3/4 |
2023
Barlow scored a (–) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 50.9% on the constitutional issues listed below. Constitutional issue categories that have a “N/A” grade, refer to specific bills that Barlow did not have the opportunity to vote on.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here. Special hat-tip goes out to Evidence Based Wyoming for use of their statistical tool to generate the following vote scores:
| Eric Barlow Constitutional Bill Vote Scores |
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| Separation of Governmental Powers | 0 |
| 1st Amendment/ Right to Healthcare Decisions (Covid Mandates) | N/A |
| 2nd Amendment / Right to Self Defense | 66.7 |
| 4th & 5th Amendments | 66.7 |
| Right to Life/ Pro-Life | 93 |
| Protection of Children/ Parental Rights (Transgender Issues) | 80 |
| Sectarianism Prohibited in Schools (Critical Race Theory Issue) | 50 |
| Civics Education | 0 |
2025
Barlow has received a negative score (–) for Integrity for the Conflict issues detailed below.
Conflicts
In 2025 Barlow was the primary sponsor of SF0108 – Recreation safety-agritourism. SF0108 passed the legislative process as Senate Enrolled Act No. 76. This act directly benefits the non-profit organization, Edible Prairie Project, that Barlow served as a founding board member from 2019 to Dec 2025. SF0108 defined agritourism and relieves providers of agritourism from most liability of participants (assumption of risk). Non-profit Edible Prairie Project offers nearly every aspect of the following definition created statutorily by Barlow:
“Agritourism” means activities on a farm, ranch or other agricultural enterprise that allow for the observation of, or participation in, the production, harvesting, husbandry or processing of agricultural products or livestock or of the natural, historical or cultural resources associated with agricultural enterprise for educational, recreational or entertainment purposes including, but not limited to, tours, hands-on experiences and hospitality services;
As a 2025 board of member of EPP (who receives federal funds), and a paid meat producer for EPP, Barlow had a clear Conflict of Interest in sponsoring this bill as well as voting on it.
Copy – 2025 Edible Prairie Project Annual Report, WY Secretary of State
Employment/Income
According to his 2025/2026 financial disclosure:
- Partner – Gourmet Lamb of Wyoming, LLC
- Holding Water Resources, LLC
- Wyoming Legislature
- Investment income
- Any security or interest earnings
- Real estate, leases, royalties
Travel Reimbursements
According to WyOpen Transparency Platform, in 2025 Barlow was reimbursed $14,368.40 for travel related expenses. Details can be found on the “More Data” tab for Barlow.
Memberships/Civic Organizations
United States Marine Corps
Campaign Contributions
2022 was the last time Barlow campaigned for a legislative seat.
He has announced his 2026 candidacy for Wyoming Governor.
2023
Conflicts
Because we have not found any conflicts of interest for Barlow, he receives a (+) for Integrity.
Employment/Income
According to Barlow’s legislative webpage, his occupation is Rancher, Veterinarian. According to Barlow’s 2023 State Elected Officials Financial Disclosure available at Wyofile, he reports:
- Partner – Gourmet Lamb of Wyoming, LLC
- Partner – Eric S. Barlow DVM, PC
- Partner – Holding Water Resources, LLC
- Income from “Any security or interest earnings” and from “Real estate, leases, royalties”
Memberships/Civic Organizations
United States Marine Corps
Campaign Contributions
The table below shows all campaign contributions reported by the WY Secretary of State for Eric Barlow; Eric Stephen Barlow.
From 2012 to 2022 Barlow received 157 contributions that total approximately $74,935.77. Of the 157 donations, 3 were from PACs & Campaign Committees. The total amount received from PACS was approximately $5.12; the total amount received from Campaign Committees was approximately $5,066.65.
Noteworthy contributions are:
- $2,000 total from Mark Gordon and Jennie Gordon (2012)
- $500 total from True family dynasty member
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TABLE
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| Contributor Name | Recipient Name | Date | Filing Status | Amount | City State Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD, JOHN (HOUSTON) | ERIC BARLOW | 11/10/2022 | AMEND - ADD | 1500 | HOUSTON, TX 77019 |
| ARNOLD, LAURA (HOUSTON) | ERIC BARLOW | 11/10/2022 | AMEND - ADD | 1500 | HOUSTON, TX 77019 |
| LAYMAN, MARY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 11/10/2022 | AMEND - ADD | 250 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| SIMON, JENNIFER (JACKSON) | ERIC BARLOW | 11/10/2022 | AMEND - ADD | 500 | JACKSON, WY 83001 |
| BARKS, DAN (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/27/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| BOLTON, JOSEPH (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/27/2022 | FILED | 75 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| GALLILEE, CATHERINE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/27/2022 | FILED | 325 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| GROVES, BERNICE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/27/2022 | FILED | 300 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| MARQUISS, GARY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/25/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| MCLELAND, JIM (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/25/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| WRIGHT, NOLENE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/25/2022 | FILED | 1500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| GREEAR, TIFFANY (WORLAND) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/14/2022 | FILED | 1000 | WORLAND, WY 82401 |
| BELL, TONI (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| BENNICK, GREGORY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| BLIKRE, GREGG (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| COOPER, GAIL (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| HINES, JOHN (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| JESSEN, ELAINE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| KASPERIK, NICK (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| KNESEL, SUSAN (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| LUBNAU, KATHRYN (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| LUBNAU, TOM (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| LUNDQUIST, GEORGIA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| MONK, REGINA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| MORRISON, REBECCA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 150 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| OKRAY, RANDY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| RUNYON, REBECCA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| SCHLADWEILER, BRENDA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| SHOBER, MICKY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| TARVER, NANCY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| TYSTAD, JERRY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 250 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| WASSERBURGER, JEFF (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| ERIC BARLOW | 10/11/2022 | FILED | 550 | ||
| DAVIS, TOM (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/10/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| VON FLATERN, MICHAEL (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/10/2022 | FILED | 1000 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| JEREMIAH, SHEILA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/7/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| SYMONS, GAIL (SHERIDAN) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/7/2022 | FILED | 100 | SHERIDAN, WY 82801 |
| STUDY, SHIRLEY (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/5/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| SCHLAUTMANN, JEANIE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/4/2022 | FILED | 1500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| TWEEDY, JOANNE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/4/2022 | FILED | 1000 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| BOLLER, RONDA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/2/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| VERGNANI, ROBERT (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 10/1/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| MAYCOCK, MITCH (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/29/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| CAMPBELL REPUBLICAN PARTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/28/2022 | FILED | 5000 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| ISENBERGER, LEE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/28/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| COSNER, DIANA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/26/2022 | FILED | 1000 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| BARLOW, BERNADETTE (SHERIDAN) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/18/2022 | FILED | 2000 | SHERIDAN, WY 82801 |
| EBERTZ, DAVID (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| BURNS, BRUCE (SHERIDAN) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/8/2022 | FILED | 1000 | SHERIDAN, WY 82801 |
| BEBOUT, ELI (RIVERTON) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/1/2022 | FILED | 500 | RIVERTON, WY 82501 |
| CORKERY, JOHN (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/1/2022 | FILED | 1000 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| DRISKILL, OGDEN (DEVILS TOWER) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/1/2022 | FILED | 500 | DEVILS TOWER, WY 82714 |
| GERRITS, CHRISTINA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 9/1/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| COMMITTEE TO ELECT JEFF WASSERBURGER (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 8/31/2022 | FILED | 66.65 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| FISCHER, JOSEPH (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 8/20/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| KASPERIK, NORINE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 8/20/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| MACKEY, MARILYN (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 8/20/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| MAYCOCK, JOSEPH (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 8/20/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| BARLOW, ERIC (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 8/1/2022 | FILED | 2500 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| VERGNANI, ROBERT (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 7/26/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| HINES, JOHN (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 7/23/2022 | FILED | 500 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| SAUNDERS, CYNTHIA (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 7/11/2022 | FILED | 200 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| SAUNDERS, RAYMOND (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 7/11/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| BLIKRE, GREGG (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 6/27/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| HLADKY, PAUL (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 6/6/2022 | FILED | 1000 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| EBERTZ, DAVE (GILLETTE) | ERIC BARLOW | 5/14/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82717 |
| KINGAN, RALPH (WRIGHT) | ERIC BARLOW | 5/14/2022 | FILED | 100 | WRIGHT, WY 82732 |
| BARLOW, BERNADETTE (SHERIDAN) | ERIC BARLOW | 5/7/2022 | FILED | 1000 | SHERIDAN, WY 82801 |
| BARLOW, NICOLE (BOZEMAN) | ERIC BARLOW | 4/28/2022 | FILED | 2500 | BOZEMAN, MT 59771 |
2025 Barlow Travel Related Reimbursements
| Check Date | Agency Name | Vendor Name | Expenditure Category | Description | Line Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $169.40 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $677.60 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $1,016.40 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,136.00 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $508.20 |
| 4/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $338.80 |
| 4/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $178.00 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $356.00 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $190.40 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $339.00 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $338.80 |
| 10/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $500.00 |
| 10/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | ERIC S BARLOW | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $338.80 |
MISC
2013 WY Supreme Court Decision on:
BARLOW RANCH, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Appellant, (Defendant), v. GREENCORE PIPELINE COMPANY LLC, Appellee (Plaintiff).