Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Announces He Will Not Seek a Third Term

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced Thursday, in Wyoming, that he will not seek a third term as the state's chief executive, concluding an eight-year tenure. The announcement follows the completion of this year's legislative budget session, which Gordon described as a 'solid' win, though he said he was 'saddened' by some of the reductions included in the final budget. Gordon indicated his administration's remaining focus will be on supporting core industries and growing Wyoming's economy, and he said he plans to continue engaging with citizens through community visits. Among the budget cuts Gordon referenced were reductions to SUN Bucks, a summer food assistance program for children. In response, Gordon signed an executive order intended to begin delivering food benefits to Wyoming families as early as June. Separately, one report noted that Wyoming law limits governors to two consecutive terms, but that this limit could potentially be challenged based on precedent from the state Supreme Court; this legal possibility was not corroborated by the other reports and remains unconfirmed. Gordon has not ruled out running for other offices in the future, though no specific plans have been announced. It remains unresolved whether any legal challenge to the state's term-limit law will be pursued, and by whom. Further details on Gordon's post-gubernatorial plans, as well as the full scope of the reductions in this year's budget beyond the SUN Bucks program, have not been specified across the available reporting.