Wyoming – On Thursday, Teton County activist Rebecca Bextel announced the launch of a dedicated website for her bid for governor on the Constitution Party ticket. The site details her conservative agenda and contrasts her vision with that of Republican front‑runner Eric Barlow and Democrat Ken Casner, who will appear on the November 3 ballot.
Why Bextel entered the race
Bextel said she first signaled her willingness to run in May, stating she would step forward if Barlow secured the Republican nomination. She warned that Barlow, despite calling himself a Republican, has repeatedly supported Medicaid expansion, government‑directed economic development, and larger government programs. She also accused him of backing the removal of Wyoming’s alliance with fossil fuels and of voting against bans on sanctuary cities.
“Wyoming deserves someone who will govern like a conservative, not just campaign as one,” Bextel said in the release accompanying the website launch.
First‑100‑day priorities
The website lists a concise plan for Bextel’s first 100 days in office, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, state sovereignty, and family values:
- Review executive agencies, boards, and commissions to eliminate waste and duplication.
- Freeze or publicly scrutinize discretionary grants and taxpayer‑funded giveaways.
- Combat rising property taxes and protect Wyoming homeowners.
- Defend Wyoming’s coal, oil, natural gas, uranium, and agricultural industries.
- Strengthen Wyoming schools while protecting parental authority and local control.
- Stand against federal overreach and defend Wyoming’s sovereignty.
- Expand opportunities for locally owned businesses, ranchers, and producers.
Recent controversy
Earlier this year, Bextel was involved in the “Checkgate” controversy in the state legislature, where she distributed campaign contributions on the House floor to several conservative members on February 9. Although the House was not in session, she argued that handing checks in person was permissible. A House investigative committee found no wrongdoing, but Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak opened a criminal investigation; no charges have been announced to date.
Election outlook
Bextel will face Barlow, who is expected to lead the GOP primary, and Democrat Ken Casner in the general election. Her campaign positions her as a true conservative alternative, focusing on limited government, energy independence, and parental rights in education.
For more details on Bextel’s platform and to follow her campaign updates, visit the newly launched website at rebeccabextelforwyoming.com.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
