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Who is James Byrd and what is Byrd running on in the 2026 Wyoming Senate race?
James Byrd (D) is on the ballot in the 2026 Wyoming Senate race, a seat rated Solid R.
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James Byrd is the Democratic candidate for Wyoming U.S. Senate. Former Wyoming state representative (2009-2019) from Cheyenne. 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 Byrd’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 Byrd is running on
- Abortion. Says personal healthcare decisions should stay private.
- Healthcare. Supports strengthening rural clinics and lowering prescription drug costs.
- Trade. Opposes tariffs that hurt Wyoming grain and beef exports.
- Energy. Puts miners and energy workers ahead of green-energy expansion.
- Education. Opposes school vouchers.
- Voting. Opposes the SAVE Act and other voting restrictions.
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