What does “service before self” mean to Eric?
Eric leads by showing up. Through his work as a US Marine, veterinarian, rancher, and public servant, he has lived by the service-before-self principle. He supports policies that strengthen rural communities and values the local volunteers and nonprofits who do their best work right there at home.

How does Eric lead in challenging or divided times?
Eric works for civility and seeks to solve problems, not create them.
Eric has a long record of bringing people together to achieve results a calm, fair manner. He consistently behaves in a way that puts Wyoming's needs ahead of political theater and invites all respectful voices to be heard.

How will Eric ensure Wyoming budgets responsibly?
Eric keeps the state government accountable and budgets responsibly. Eric has led efforts to transition the state to cash-based budgeting and supported multiple transparency measures to ensure tax dollars are spent wisely, just like Wyoming families manage their own households.

How will Eric strengthen Wyoming’s long-term economy?
Eric supports Wyoming’s core industries—energy, agriculture, tourism—while encouraging small-business growth and innovation. He works to reduce barriers so Wyoming employers can expand and keep opportunities local.

What is Eric’s vision for Wyoming education?
Eric supports local control and parental involvement in Wyoming schools. Education in Wyoming must empower parents and support educators in preparing our children effectively. He has consistently backed legislation that keeps education decisions and discussions in the hands of Wyoming families and local school boards, not distant agencies.

How does Eric expand opportunities for Wyoming youth?
Eric works to expand real opportunities for Wyoming kidsbychampioning vocational programs, trades training, ag-science pathways, and higher-education partnerships that prepare students for Wyoming careers. He and Kelly have long supported youth programs statewide.

How does Eric support Wyoming’s energy industries?
Eric stands with Wyoming’s energy workers and the industries that power our state.
He supported legislation protecting and enhancing coal, oil, gas and uranium production and uses, better allowing Wyoming to decide our energy future.

Does Eric support innovation in energy?
Eric backs innovation on Wyoming’s terms.He voted to streamline permitting processes to ensure Wyoming values and community interests were heard and respected, rather than by distant federal bureaucracies.

How will Eric strengthen rural healthcare?
Eric works to protect rural healthcare, so families aren’t left behind.He supported legislation to expand telehealth, stabilize rural hospitals, and strengthen Wyoming’s healthcare workforce, working to ensure healthcare, including mental health, is closest to those who need it.

How does Eric make healthcare more accessible?
Eric cuts red tape so providers can focus on patients, not paperwork.He supported reforms that reduced regulatory burdens on doctors and clinics, making care more accessible and affordable.

How does Eric defend Wyoming’s ability to govern itself?
Eric defends Wyoming’s right to govern itself.He has supported legislation that strengthens Wyoming's decision-making authority and opposes federal or other states’ interference in Wyoming's regulatory framework and management.

How does Eric support Wyoming’s rural heritage?
Eric protects rural heritage by strengthening communities.He has backed funding for rural infrastructure and fire protection, schools, and first responders, recognizing that strong communities preserve Wyoming’s identity.

What is Eric’s philosophy on the role of government?
Eric keeps government small, accountable, and firmly within its proper role.He works to protect individual freedom by ensuring state government listens first, respects local authority, and avoids unnecessary interference in people’s lives and businesses.

How does Eric promote responsible spending?
Eric insists on responsible spending and practical service—not bureaucracy. He champions cash-based budgeting and a disciplined approach to state finances, ensuring Wyoming lives within its means while delivering essential services effectively and with respect for taxpayers.

Why are property rights so central to Eric’s leadership?
Eric defends private property and water rights.He entered public service because many of his friends’ property rights were being threatened by unscrupulous eminent-domain threats. He supported legislation protecting landowners from overreach in zoning, environmental mandates, and unjust takings.

How does Eric support landowners as conservation leaders?
Eric trusts Wyoming landowners as the state’s best conservationists.He has worked to keep landowner and local control over land and water management, ensuring the people who actually live on and care for the land have a seat at the table and a strong voice in the discussions.

What is Eric’s stance on public land ownership?
Eric strongly supports keeping public lands in public hands.He opposes attempts to wholesale or fire-sale Wyoming’s public lands. He works against out-of-touch federal policies that limit access, undermine multiple use or ignore Wyoming’s expertise and local input in managing our public lands.

Is Eric pro-life?
Yes, Eric is firmly pro-life and has a consistent legislative record supporting protections for the unborn.

How does Eric support families in this context?
Eric believes supporting life means supporting families.He backs community-based care, maternal health, and resources for women and children, strengthening families across Wyoming.

Does Eric support the Second Amendment?
Eric always defends constitutional freedoms, especially the Second Amendment.
He has taken the oath to protect and defend the Constitution nine times. He also supported legislation to strengthen concealed carry and sponsored a bill that has since restored firearms rights to hundreds of Wyoming citizens.

What does Eric mean by thriving communities?
Eric supports strengthening Wyoming communities through local control and common-sense investment.He believes in decision-making close to home, ensuring communities can meet their own needs for safety, education, healthcare, and infrastructure without heavy-handed government mandates.

How will Eric help communities grow in the long term?
Eric supports partnerships and investments that strengthen main streets, encourage young people to stay in Wyoming, and create lasting opportunities for families and businesses.

What sets Eric’s leadership style apart?
Eric brings steady, proven leadership, not noise or drama.As Speaker of the House and Senator, he earned a reputation for fairness, listening, and bringing people together to get real results.

What issues has Eric delivered on? 
Eric fights for practical solutions, not grandstanding.He delivered on major issues like property tax relief, rural healthcare, and energy expansion, and supported legislation that reflects Wyoming values and meets local interests, not outside agendas.

How do you envision supporting Wyoming’s veterans, military and their families?
From F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Camp Guernsey, armories stationed across our communities and the Cheyenne Air National Guard Base, Wyoming has a deep respect for those who serve or have served and the families who support them. Our veterans and service members deserve access to quality healthcare, meaningful career opportunities, and strong communities when they are home. As Governor, I will continue to support policies that honor their service by following through with practical, respectful leadership and protect our military assets to ensure they remain in Wyoming.

How do we support those who answer the call to protect others?
Law enforcement officers and emergency responders put themselves in harm’s way every day to keep our communities safe. They deserve leadership that backs them with the training, resources, and support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. As Governor, I will continue to support tangible policies that respect local control, strengthen public safety, and honor the service of those who answer the call.

How do we keep Wyoming energy strong for the future?

Wyoming has powered this country for generations, and energy will remain central to our future. As Governor, I will support responsible resource development with clear rules, predictable expectations, and respect for private property and water rights. Wyoming can lead the nation in energy while protecting the land, water, communities, and way of life that make this state worth serving.

You can read more about my position here.