Senate race · 2026

Wyoming Senate Race

One of Wyoming's two U.S. Senate seats is up for election in 2026, with the primary election scheduled for August 18 and the general election for November 3. Multiple candidates are seeking the open seat.

All 2026 races

2 candidates · what each one campaigns on

Harriet Hageman

Republican

Currently: U.S. Representative

Harriet Hageman is the current U.S. Representative for Wyoming and has a background as an attorney who fought the federal government over public land-use conflicts.

Campaign platform

Rural Healthcare
Hageman supports the Rural Health Transformation Program, which she believes will provide over $500 million to Wyoming over five years to address specific community needs.
HealthSource
Healthcare Marketplace
Hageman agrees with joining a larger insurance marketplace that includes residents from other states and believes drug pricing rules and practices need to be examined.
HealthSource
Public Lands
Hageman identifies overregulation as a top problem in Wyoming, noting its impact on the state's industries due to 48% of land being federally owned.
EnvironmentSource
Congressional Stock Trading
Hageman believes lawmakers must be held to the same standard as private industry regarding stock trading.
DemocracySource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

James Byrd

Democratic

James Byrd is a former state legislator and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Campaign platform

Affordability
Byrd identifies affordability as one of Wyoming's greatest challenges.
EconomySource
Congressional Representation
Byrd believes the current congressional delegation represents corporate interests over everyday citizens.
DemocracySource
Executive Overreach
Byrd agrees that the executive branch has overstepped its bounds.
DemocracySource
Congressional Stock Trading
Byrd describes the current system of congressional stock trading as unethical, immoral, and illegal.
DemocracySource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

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