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Candidate for Governor

Rebecca Bextel

Constitution

Rebecca Bextel is a Jackson small business owner and former Teton County Republican official who resigned her county party post in May 2026 to seek the Constitution Party's nomination for governor, which she won. She describes her campaign as a conservative choice, focused on limited government, energy development, water rights and reviewing state spending programs.

Current or most recent role
Small business owner, Jackson
Hometown
Jackson
Campaign website
rebeccaforwyoming.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says she is running to give Wyoming voters a conservative choice and pledges to defend all conservatives regardless of party labels.[1],[2]
  • Lists her themes as limited government, constitutional fidelity, energy development, pro-life values and parental rights.[1],[3]
  • Says she would review state grants, loans, boards and economic development programs and publish the results.[2]
  • Says she would find $13 million to move families off the Medicaid waiver wait list.[2]

Background

  • Constitution Party nominee for governor, Wyoming Constitution Party · 2026[4]
  • In February 2026 she handed checks from a Teton County donor to four state representatives on the House floor after adjournment; a House investigation found the checks were not bribery and adopted a report admonishing her conduct, a Laramie County Sheriff's Office investigation was reported ongoing as of May 2026, and Bextel maintains she did nothing wrong, Wyoming Legislature · 2026[1],[5]
  • Candidate for state party chair, Wyoming Republican Party · 2025[1]
  • State committeewoman (resigned 2026) and precinct committee person; alternate delegate to the 2020 and 2024 Republican National Conventions, Teton County Republican Party · Through 2026[1]
  • Co-owner, Mountain Business Center (real estate and registered agent services), Jackson · Current[1]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Says the state should provide infrastructure, clear rules, timely permitting and job training, but not pick winners through grants or subsidized loans.[2]
  • Energy & Environment
    Says she would appoint agency leaders who prioritize energy, livestock and business growth and demand timely permitting.[2],[3]
  • Public Lands
    Opposes selling or transferring public lands and would use the governor's seat on the State Board of Land Commissioners to press for management and access.[2]
  • Water
    Says she will not agree to any deal that gives away Wyoming's water rights.[2]
  • Abortion
    Opposes abortion and supports parental rights and school choice as part of what she calls strong families.[6]
  • Health Care
    Says a major problem for rural hospitals is people in the country illegally receiving care and not paying the bill, and says she would enforce immigration laws.[2]

Voting record

Rebecca Bextel has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“Taxpayers should know what each program actually does.”

WyoFile 2026 candidate questionnaire, Invalid Date[2]

“I will not agree to a deal that gives away Wyoming's water rights”

WyoFile 2026 candidate questionnaire, Invalid Date[2]

“America first, Wyoming always”

Campaign website slogan, cited in launch coverage, May 13, 2026[6]

Sources

  1. Checkgate's Rebecca Bextel launches 'insurance policy' bid for Wyoming governor, WyoFile, May 13, 2026
  2. Rebecca Bextel – WyoFile 2026 Election Guide, WyoFile, Invalid Date
  3. Rebecca Bextel for Governor, Bextel campaign
  4. 2026 General Election Candidate Roster, Wyoming Secretary of State, September 9, 2026
  5. Constitution Party Hopes Bextel Run For Governor Makes Wyoming A Three-Party State, Cowboy State Daily, May 15, 2026
  6. Jackson's Rebecca Bextel announces campaign for governor, Buckrail, May 13, 2026

Photo: Photo: Bextel campaign (Campaign photo).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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