List of governors of Wyoming Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Governor of Wyoming
Seal of the governor
Incumbent Mark Gordon since January 7, 2019
Style	Governor (informal) The Honorable (formal)
Residence	Wyoming Governor's Mansion
Term length	Four years, renewable once (limited to eight years in a sixteen year period)
Inaugural holder	Francis E. Warren
Formation	Wyoming Constitution
Salary	$105,000 (2022)

The governor of Wyoming is a very important leader in the state of Wyoming. Think of them as the chief executive officer. They are in charge of the state government.

The governor is also the commander-in-chief of Wyoming's military department. This includes the National Guard. This means they lead the state's military forces.

The Governor's Job
- How Long Do Governors Serve?
A Look Back: Wyoming's Governors
- Governors of the Wyoming Territory
- Governors of the State of Wyoming
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The Governor's Job

The governor's main job is to make sure Wyoming runs smoothly. They work to improve things for everyone living in the state. This includes managing state agencies and making big decisions.

The governor lives in the Wyoming Governor's Mansion. This is the official home for the state's top leader. It is located in the capital city of Cheyenne.

How Long Do Governors Serve?

A governor in Wyoming serves for a four-year term. A "term" is the length of time they are in office. When Wyoming first became a state, a governor could be elected many times.

However, things changed in 1992. Now, a governor can only serve for eight years in any 16-year period. This usually means they can serve two terms in a row. After that, they have to wait before running again.

A Look Back: Wyoming's Governors

Wyoming has had many governors throughout its history. Before it became a state, it was a "territory." A territory is an area that is part of a country but not yet a state.

Governors of the Wyoming Territory

The first governors of Wyoming were appointed by the President of the United States. They helped lead the territory before it officially joined the United States as a state.

John Allen Campbell was the very first governor. He started his term in 1869.
Francis E. Warren was also a territorial governor. He later became the first state governor.

Governors of the State of Wyoming

Once Wyoming became a state in 1890, its governors were elected by the people. They have been leading the state ever since.

Francis E. Warren became the first state governor in 1890.
Nellie Tayloe Ross made history in 1925. She was the first woman governor in any U.S. state!
The current governor is Mark Gordon. He started his term in 2019.