Wyoming Republicans selected Rep. Harriet Hageman as their nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, aiming to fill the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Lummis, who was elected in 2020, announced she would not seek a second term, creating an opportunity in a state known for its strong Republican support.
Hageman won a five-way Republican primary against candidates including former Kirby Mayor Sam Mead and Jill Edwards. She is recognized as the best-known and best-funded candidate in the race. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Hageman after her successful campaign to unseat former Rep. Liz Cheney in 2022.
Currently serving her second term in the U.S. House, Hageman gained national attention through her victory over Cheney, who became a target for Trump after her role on the House Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots.
Hageman will compete against the Democratic nominee in the general election scheduled for November 3. Given Wyoming's strong Republican leanings, the Cook Political Report ranks the seat as solidly Republican with an R+23 rating, indicating a significant advantage for Republicans in the upcoming election cycle. This Senate race is part of a larger turnover in Wyoming’s political leadership, with open races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House occurring simultaneously for the first time in 32 years.