Mark Gordon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mark Gordon
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Gordon in 2025
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| 33rd Governor of Wyoming | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Matt Mead |
| 29th Treasurer of Wyoming | |
| In office November 1, 2012 – January 7, 2019 |
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| Governor | Matt Mead |
| Preceded by | Joseph Meyer |
| Succeeded by | Curt Meier |
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| Born | March 14, 1957 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses |
Sarah Hildreth Gilmore
(m. 1981; died 1993)Jennie Muir
(m. 2000) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Jean Gordon (aunt) George S. Patton (great-uncle) George Patton IV (first cousin once removed) |
| Residence | Governor's Mansion |
| Education | Middlebury College (B.A.) |
Mark Gordon (born March 14, 1957) is an American politician. He is currently the 33rd governor of Wyoming, a job he started on January 7, 2019. Before becoming governor, he served as the state treasurer for Wyoming. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Early Life and Education
Mark Gordon was born in New York City. His parents, Catherine and Crawford Gordon, moved to a ranch in Kaycee, Wyoming, in 1947. Mark grew up on this family ranch in Johnson County, Wyoming.
He went to Middlebury College and graduated in 1979. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. His family has some interesting connections, including his great-uncle, General George S. Patton.
Political Career
Becoming Wyoming's Treasurer
Mark Gordon became the Treasurer of Wyoming in 2012. The governor at the time, Matt Mead, chose him for the role. He was officially sworn in on November 1, 2012. As Treasurer, he was in charge of managing the state's money.
In 2014, he ran for the Treasurer position again and was elected for a full term. He served as Treasurer until January 2019.
Running for Governor
In 2018, Mark Gordon decided to run for governor of Wyoming. He won the Republican primary election on August 21. Then, in the general election on November 6, he won against Mary Throne, who was a Democratic state representative.
Mark Gordon officially became the Governor of Wyoming on January 7, 2019.
Governor's Time in Office
As governor, Mark Gordon has faced various challenges and made important decisions for Wyoming.
Handling Public Health
In late 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a rise in coronavirus cases. Governor Gordon put some rules in place for public gatherings. He and his wife, Jennie Gordon, also got COVID-19 that month. In December 2020, he made a statewide rule that people had to wear masks. This mask rule was lifted in March 2021.
State Budget and Economy
Wyoming's economy relies a lot on the fossil fuel industry, like coal mining. When revenue from this industry went down, Governor Gordon suggested cutting the state budget. In April 2021, he signed a budget that cut about $430 million. This was less than he first suggested because the state's financial outlook improved and Wyoming received extra money from a federal plan called the American Rescue Plan Act.
Energy and Environment
Governor Gordon supports a balanced approach to energy. He believes in using both traditional energy sources and new ones like wind power. He has supported projects like the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project. He talks about finding a "pragmatic transition" that helps Wyoming's economy while also looking at carbon capture technologies.
Recent Decisions
In March 2024, Governor Gordon signed a ban on Delta 8 hemp in Wyoming.
Personal Life
Mark Gordon met his first wife, Sarah Hildreth Gilmore, in college. They married in 1981 and had two daughters. Sadly, Sarah passed away in a car accident in 1993.
In 1998, Mark met Jennie Muir Young, and they married in 2000. They own the Merlin Ranch together in Johnson County, Wyoming. Their ranch even received an award for excellent rangeland stewardship in 2009.
Images for kids
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Governor Mark Gordon in 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Mark Gordon (político) para niños
