Mark Gordon

Republican Party

Candidate, Governor of Wyoming

Governor of Wyoming

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

Prior offices

Wyoming Treasurer

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Compensation

Base salary

$105,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 6, 2018

Next election

August 16, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Middlebury College

Contact

Official website

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Campaign website

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Mark Gordon (Republican Party) is the Governor of Wyoming. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 2, 2023.

Gordon (Republican Party) is running for re-election for Governor of Wyoming. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 16, 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]

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Political career
* 2.1 Governor of Wyoming (2019-present)
* 2.2 Treasurer of Wyoming (2012-2019)
* 3 Elections/Appointments
* 3.1 2022
* 3.2 2018
* 3.3 2014
* 4 Campaign themes
* 4.1 2022
* 4.2 2018
* 5 Presidential preference
* 5.1 2020
* 6 Campaign donors
* 6.1 2014
* 7 Noteworthy events
* 7.1 Tested positive for coronavirus on November 25, 2020
* 8 Ballot measure activity
* 9 Personal
* 10 State profile
* 10.1 Presidential voting pattern
* 11 See also
* 12 External links
* 13 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

Gordon was born in Wyoming 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[edit]

### Governor of Wyoming (2019-present)[edit]

Gordon was elected as governor of Wyoming on November 6, 2018. He assumed office in January 2019.

### Treasurer of Wyoming (2012-2019)[edit]

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[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

The primary will occur on August 16, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Governor of Wyoming

Theresa Livingston and Rex Wilde are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Wyoming on August 16, 2022.

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| Theresa Livingston

| Rex Wilde

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for Governor of Wyoming

Incumbent Mark Gordon, Brent Bien, James Quick, and Rex Rammell are running in the Republican primary for Governor of Wyoming on August 16, 2022.

Candidate

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| Mark Gordon

| Brent Bien

| James Quick

| Rex Rammell

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Aaron Nab (R)

### 2018[edit]

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

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✔ |

| 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

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| 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

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|

✔ |

| 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

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| 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

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✔ |

| 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

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 116,673

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### 2014[edit]

See also: Wyoming down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Gordon won the Republican nomination for Wyoming state treasurer in 2014. He was unopposed in the general election.

Wyoming Treasurer Republican Primary, 2014

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[edit]

### 2022[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

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### 2018[edit]

Gordon’s campaign website stated the following:

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Building a Bright Future
Mark understands that here in Wyoming, we’re an open book. You can write your own chapter and shape your own destiny.

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
Ensuring Wyoming has a balanced budget and that our government is living within its means is absolutely essential. This means prioritizing needs versus wants. Wyoming’s revenues are down significantly and while recent economic forecasts have been promising, we are not out of the woods yet. We must rein in our spending today to ensure fiscal stability tomorrow.

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
Wyoming’s natural resources are second to none. Be it oil, gas, coal, uranium or wind – Wyoming has it all. And there are no greater stewards of these energy and natural resources than the people of Wyoming.

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
A lifelong conservative, Mark works to defend the Wyoming values of limited government, low taxes and personal responsibility. He understands the importance of local control and has fought to keep Washington out of Wyoming. Mark is a staunch protector of the Constitution. He believes in putting families first and is pro-life.

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]

## Presidential preference[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Wyoming, 2020

Gordon endorsed Donald Trump (R) in the 2020 presidential election.[9]

## Campaign donors[edit]

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Mark Gordon campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | Governor of Wyoming |  | $3,036,475
2014 | Treasurer of Wyoming |  | $210,635
Grand total raised | $3,247,110
Source: Follow the Money

### 2014[edit]

Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. See the table below for more information about the campaign donors who supported Mark Gordon.[10] Click [show] for more information.

Mark Gordon Campaign Contributions

| 2014
Wyoming Treasurer
Total raised | $210,635
Total raised by opponents | $1,292 (Republican primary)
Top 5 contributors | Gordon, Jennie Muir| $110,000
Gordon, Mark| $30,644
Anadarko Petroleum| $2,500
Devon Energy| $2,500
Wyoming Association of Realtors| $2,500
Individuals | $191,330
Institutions | $19,300
In-state donations | $191,980
Out-of-state donations | $18,655

## Noteworthy events[edit]

### Tested positive for coronavirus on November 25, 2020[edit]

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On November 25, 2020, Gordon announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[11]

## Ballot measure activity[edit]

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## Personal[edit]

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Gordon and his wife, Jennie, have four children.[12]

## State profile[edit]

Demographic data for Wyoming

| Wyoming| U.S.
Total population:| 586,555| 316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):| 97,093| 3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:| 91%| 73.6%
Black/African American:| 1.1%| 12.6%
Asian:| 0.9%| 5.1%
Native American:| 2.2%| 0.8%
Pacific Islander:| 0.1%| 0.2%
Two or more:| 2.7%| 3%
Hispanic/Latino:| 9.6%| 17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:| 92.3%| 86.7%
College graduation rate:| 25.7%| 29.8%
Income
Median household income:| $58,840| $53,889
Persons below poverty level:| 12.7%| 11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Wyoming.

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**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

### Presidential voting pattern[edit]

See also: Presidential voting trends in Wyoming

Wyoming voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mark Gordon, "Meet Mark," accessed February 8, 2019
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Governor Mark Gordon, "Meet Mark," accessed February 8, 2019
3. ↑ National Governors Association, "Gov. Mark Gordon," accessed May 20, 2021
4. ↑ LinkedIn, "Mark Gordon," accessed May 20, 2021
5. ↑ Gordon for Wyoming, "Meet Mark," accessed March 20, 2021
6. ↑ Associated Press, "Wyoming state treasurer Gordon running for governor," March 15, 2018
7. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
8. ↑ Mark Gordon's campaign website (2018), “Issues,” July 31, 2018
9. ↑ Cowboy State Daily, "President Donald Trump swept Wyoming in 2016: Will 2020 be a redux?" January 1, 2020
10. ↑ Follow the Money.org, "Home," accessed May 7, 2021
11. ↑ CBS News', "Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus," November 25, 2020
12. ↑ National Governors Association, "Jennie Gordon," accessed May 20, 2021

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