Back to the U. S. House race, Friess has spent about $2 million so far on fliers, TV ads, and door-to-door campaigning. Facial Hair CurseBack to the gubernatorial race, Wyoming has not elected a governor with facial hair for decades. A veteran political operative told me that facial hair has a 2 percent negative effect on voters. As for the overall state of Republican politics in Wyoming, retired Cody publisher Bruce McCormack is a smart political observer. Secretary of State Gray, 36, and Reid Rasner, 42, literally hate each other.