Mark Gordon
Mark Gordon (Republican Party) is the Governor of Wyoming. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Gordon (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Wyoming. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Gordon previously served as the treasurer of Wyoming from 2012 to 2019. He was first appointed to the position by Gov. Matt Mead (R) to fill the vacancy left by the death of Wyoming Treasurer Joe Meyer (R). Gordon was then elected to a full term in 2014. While treasurer, he was elected the west regional vice president of the National Association of State Treasurers.[1][2]
Gordon also served on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 2008 to 2012.[1][2]
Biography
Gordon was born in New York on March 14, 1957.[3] He graduated from Middlebury College in 1979 with a B.A. in history.[4] Prior to his appointment as Wyoming state treasurer, Gordon ran several businesses in outdoor recreation and tourism. He also worked in the oil and gas industry.[5]
Political career
Governor of Wyoming (2019-present)
Gordon was elected as governor of Wyoming on November 6, 2018. He assumed office in January 2019.
Treasurer of Wyoming (2012-2019)
Gordon was first appointed the treasurer of Wyoming by Gov. Matt Mead (R) in 2012 following the death of the former state treasurer, Joe Meyer (R).[6] He left the office in 2019 to become the governor of Wyoming.
Elections/Appointments
2022
See also: Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Governor of Wyoming
Incumbent Mark Gordon defeated Theresa Livingston and Jared Baldes in the general election for Governor of Wyoming on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Gordon (R) | 74.1 | 143,696 |
 | Theresa Livingston (D)  | 15.8 | 30,686 | |
 | Jared Baldes (L) | 4.2 | 8,157 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.9 | 11,461 | ||
| Total votes: 194,000 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Wyoming
Theresa Livingston defeated Rex Wilde in the Democratic primary for Governor of Wyoming on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Theresa Livingston | 69.1 | 4,993 |
 | Rex Wilde | 27.9 | 2,016 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 214 | ||
| Total votes: 7,223 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Wyoming
Incumbent Mark Gordon defeated Brent Bien, Rex Rammell, and James Quick in the Republican primary for Governor of Wyoming on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Gordon | 61.5 | 101,140 |
 | Brent Bien | 29.6 | 48,572 | |
 | Rex Rammell | 5.7 | 9,378 | |
 | James Quick | 2.9 | 4,728 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 533 | ||
| Total votes: 164,351 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aaron Nab (R)
2018
- See also: Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2018
General election
General election for Governor of Wyoming
Mark Gordon defeated Mary Throne, Rex Rammell, and Lawrence Gerard Struempf in the general election for Governor of Wyoming on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Gordon (R) | 67.1 | 136,412 |
 | Mary Throne (D) | 27.5 | 55,965 | |
| Rex Rammell (Constitution Party) | 3.3 | 6,751 | |
 | Lawrence Gerard Struempf (L) | 1.5 | 3,010 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 1,100 | ||
| Total votes: 203,238 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Wyoming
Mary Throne defeated Michael Allen Green, Ken Casner, and Rex Wilde in the Democratic primary for Governor of Wyoming on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Throne | 72.9 | 12,948 |
 | Michael Allen Green | 13.5 | 2,391 | |
 | Ken Casner | 6.8 | 1,213 | |
| Rex Wilde | 6.8 | 1,201 | |
| Total votes: 17,753 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Wyoming
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Wyoming on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Gordon | 33.4 | 38,951 |
 | Foster Friess | 25.6 | 29,842 | |
 | Harriet Hageman | 21.5 | 25,052 | |
 | Sam Galeotos | 12.5 | 14,554 | |
 | Taylor Haynes | 5.6 | 6,511 | |
 | Bill Dahlin | 1.5 | 1,763 | |
| Total votes: 116,673 | |||
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2014
Gordon won the Republican nomination for Wyoming state treasurer in 2014. He was unopposed in the general election.
| Wyoming Treasurer Republican Primary, 2014 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Mark Gordon |
87.7% | 72,095 | ||
| Ron Redo | 12.1% | 9,945 | ||
| Write-in votes | 0.3% | 206 | ||
| Total Votes | 82,246 | |||
| Election results via Wyoming Secretary of State. | ||||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
Gordon’s campaign website stated the following:
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Building a Bright Future Growing up on the ranch in Kaycee, when his family or neighbors had a problem, they didn’t look to the government to solve it. They rolled up their sleeves, banded together and got the job done. As Governor, Mark will fight to get government out of the way and allow the people of Wyoming to prosper. Wyoming remains the best state in the nation to live, raise a family or start a business. With some of the lowest taxes in the country, favorable regulatory policies, access to private and public-sector resources, Wyoming is the place to be for self-starters, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to chart their own course. Mark understands what it takes to retain and foster Wyoming’s youth and talent while attracting the best and brightest to advance current industries in our state and grow new ones. He has a broad range of experience in the fields most important to Wyoming, from running a family ranch, owning and operating Main Street businesses, and working in the energy industry. Mark recognizes that Wyoming is ready to be a leader in these fields and many more – from technology and computer science to advanced manufacturing and engineering. Reducing the Size of Government and Decreasing Spending Mark’s track record in the Treasurer’s office demonstrates his ability to do more with less while safeguarding taxpayer dollars. A fiscal conservative all his life, Mark has the private and public-sector experience to chart this new course Wyoming. The boom times over the last decade have resulted in rising spending rates that Wyoming simply cannot keep up with. During this time, Mark has successfully managed the state’s second largest contributor to general fund income – investment income. He has delivered the funds best performance in the past decade and has set procedures in place that ultimately position Wyoming to benefit further from investment income in the years to come. He has firsthand knowledge of the state’s fiscal position and knows how to best protect taxpayer’s money while making it work efficiently and effectively for our citizens. As Governor, Mark will conservatively manage spending levels without growing government, while still providing the essential services the people of Wyoming depend on. Ensuring the Future of Wyoming’s Natural Resources Throughout his career, Mark has worked to push back against federal overreach and cut through bureaucratic red-tape that has kept much of our natural resources under lock and key. As Governor, Mark will ensure responsible development of our state’s vast natural resources while protecting open space and access to public lands. He will work to position Wyoming as the leader in advanced energy technologies including Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and new carbon-to-product markets. Defending Our Conservative Values Mark is a lifelong member of the NRA and believes the right to bear arms is fundamental. Growing up on a ranch, owning guns is part of his way of life. Mark hunts, taught all his kids how to shoot and owns a firearm for personal protection. Mark will continue to be a relentless defender of the Second Amendment.[7] |
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| —Mark Gordon's campaign website (2018)[8] | ||
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Noteworthy events
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On November 25, 2020, Gordon announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[9]
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Personal
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Gordon and his wife, Jennie, have four children.[10]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mark Gordon, "Meet Mark," accessed February 8, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Governor Mark Gordon, "Meet Mark," accessed February 8, 2019
- ↑ National Governors Association, "Gov. Mark Gordon," accessed May 20, 2021
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Mark Gordon," accessed May 20, 2021
- ↑ Gordon for Wyoming, "Meet Mark," accessed March 20, 2021
- ↑ Associated Press, "Wyoming state treasurer Gordon running for governor," March 15, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mark Gordon's campaign website (2018), “Issues,” July 31, 2018
- ↑ CBS News', "Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus," November 25, 2020
- ↑ National Governors Association, "Jennie Gordon," accessed May 20, 2021
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