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Who is Harriet Hageman and what is Hageman running on in the 2026 Wyoming Senate race?

Harriet Hageman (R) is on the ballot in the 2026 Wyoming Senate race, a seat rated Solid R.

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Harriet Hageman is the Republican candidate for Wyoming U.S. Senate. U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s at-large seat since 2023 (unseated Liz Cheney in the 2022 primary); natural-resources attorney. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The race

Wyoming SenateSolid R
Harriet Hageman RJames Byrd D

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  • The seat: Open seat (Cynthia Lummis (R) retiring after one term).
  • Rating: Solid R (Cook, Sabato Safe R, Inside Elections).

Why Hageman’s race looks the way it does

  • Wyoming is the nation’s most Republican state; the GOP holds every statewide office and legislative supermajorities.
  • Hageman is Trump-endorsed, Lummis-endorsed, and won the primary with about two-thirds of the vote.
  • Money gap: Hageman had raised $1.56M by March 31 vs $9,653 for Byrd.

What Hageman is running on

  • Public lands. Her central issue: wants the federal government to return unappropriated lands to the state.
  • Abortion. Opposes abortion with no exceptions (2022 positions).
  • Guns. Opposes restrictions on gun ownership (2022 positions).
  • Immigration. Opposes sanctuary cities and chain migration (2022 positions).
  • Energy. Supports fracking and opposes stricter environmental regulation (2022 positions).
  • Taxes. Wants Trump’s individual tax cuts made permanent (2022 positions).

In Hageman’s own words

“The federal government owns over 48% of Wyoming’s surface estate, and an even greater 65% of underlying mineral rights.”

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