Wyoming Governor Bans Campaign Contributions at State Offices

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order prohibiting the delivery, acceptance or solicitation of campaign contributions on property where state business is being conducted. The order comes after an incident where a political activist handed checks from a GOP donor to legislators on the House Floor, prompting a criminal investigation by the Laramie County Sheriff's Office into allegations of bribery.

Why it matters

The governor's order is aimed at protecting public trust and ensuring the integrity of the political process in Wyoming. The incident on the House floor has raised concerns about inappropriate influence peddling and the need to maintain clear boundaries between campaign activities and official government business.

The details

The executive order covers state office buildings and commercial buildings where the state leases offices, but does not extend to areas managed by the legislative or judicial branches. The order comes after a Teton County political activist was seen handing checks from a GOP donor to two Republican state legislators on the House floor last week. The Laramie County Sheriff's Office has launched a criminal investigation into allegations of bribery stemming from the incident.

• On February 18, 2026, Governor Mark Gordon signed the executive order.
• Last week, the incident of a political activist handing checks to legislators occurred on the House floor.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office will continue its criminal investigation into the allegations of bribery, while the House Special Committee has paused its own investigation into the incident.