Jackson hole news and guide: Barlow wants to avoid the 'mud' in anticipated multi-million dollar Wyoming governor's race

Expecting the governor’s race to be expensive and competitive, Sen. Eric Barlow is putting thousands of miles on his car, shaking hands and building as many connections as he can.

He’s also bowing his head.

Barlow and his wife, Kelly, prayed for safe travels and good weather on Thursday before driving toward the Tetons. At Roosevelts, a Jackson restaurant owned by Kristin Walker, Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ former chief of staff, Barlow said winning the race would come down to three things: money, votes — and prayer.

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