Gordon on the stump in Torrington

Posted 1/2/19

Republic Wyoming Treasurer Mark Gordon was on the stump Friday at the Bread Doctor here as he toured the state for his official announcement of his intentions to run for governor

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Gordon on the stump in Torrington

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TORRINGTON – Republic Wyoming Treasurer Mark Gordon was on the stump Friday at the Bread Doctor here as he toured the state for his official announcement of his intentions to run for governor to replace current Gov. Matt Mead, who term-limits out of office this year.

Gordon, who ranches in Kaycee and Buffalo with his wife Jennie, who accompanied him on the cross-state tour this week, kicked off his tour March 14 in Buffalo. He was appointed in 2012 to fill the term of Joseph Meyer, who died in office. He ran and was elected to the job in 2014.

Gordon touted his experience in agriculture, as well as business, including working for a Fortune 500 oil and gas company, as his qualifications for the office of governor. He’s also the only candidate in a field of now five individuals with experience in elected office.

His platform includes promoting Wyoming as a more “business friendly” state, due to fewer regulations. At the same time, he wants the education system in the state to be “second-to-none.”

“It’s always been our belief that we get government out of the way, create a foundation for small businesses,” Gordon told The Telegram during an interview before his prepared remarks to the group. 

“When I think about the opportunities Jennie and I have had over the years, I want to make sure to preserve those opportunities for future generations,” he said. “This is what makes our towns what they are – people willing to step up and take a chance.”