2026 United States Senate election in Wyoming
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 United States Senate election in Wyoming will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Wyoming. Primary elections will be held on August 18, 2026. One-term Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis, who was elected in 2020, declined to seek reelection to a second term.[1]
Background
Wyoming is considered to be a deeply red state at the federal and state levels, with Donald Trump overwhelmingly winning the state in 2024 by more than 45 points.[2] Republicans control both houses of the Wyoming Legislature with large supermajorities, the state’s entire congressional delegation, and all statewide executive offices. Wyoming has been represented in the U.S. Senate exclusively by Republicans since 1977. Cynthia Lummis was first elected in 2020, defeating Merav Ben-David by 46 percentage points to succeed longtime incumbent Senator Mike Enzi, who opted to retire.[3][4] Wyoming is unique in its status as the "reddest" state in the entirety of the nation as it also is the least-populated state in the country.[5] Lummis raised $500,000 for her re-election bid in Q2 of 2025.[6]
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Reid Rasner, businessman and candidate for U.S Senate in 2024[7]
- Jimmy Skovgard, Wyoming Army National Guard veteran[8]
Potential
- Harriet Hageman, U.S. representative from Wyoming's at-large congressional district (2023–present)[9]
Declined
- Cynthia Lummis, incumbent U.S. senator (2021–present)[10]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[11]
- U.S. senators
- Ted Cruz, Texas (2013–present)[12]
- Mike Lee, Utah (2011–present)[12]
- Bernie Moreno, Ohio (2025–present)[12]
- Rick Scott, Florida (2019–present)[12]
- Eric Schmitt, Missouri (2023–present)[12]
- Roger Marshall, Kansas (2021–present)[12]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Cynthia Lummis (R) | $2,552,045 | $1,018,615 | $1,647,880 |
| Reid Resner (R) | $189,123 | $202,735 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[15] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | August 12, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid R | October 14, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[18] | Safe R | August 12, 2025 |
| Race To The WH[19] | Safe R | September 4, 2025 |
References
- ^ "Wyoming 2020 Senate election results". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "2024 Wyoming Election Results". AP News. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "Wyoming 2020 Senate election results". www.cnn.com. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "Republican Senator Mike Enzi will not seek re-election in 2020 - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "2025 Cook PVI℠: State Map and List". Cook Political Report. 2025-03-06. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Lummis raises nearly $500K for reelection campaign in 2025 Q2". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1848505 Reid Rasner". FEC. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ Oster, Nathan (September 18, 2025). "Man who grew up in Big Horn Co. files for Senate". Basin Republican Rustler. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ McFarland, Clair (2025-12-19). "Lummis Announces She's Not Running For Re-Election". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Release, Press (December 19, 2025). "Lummis Announces Decision To Not Seek Re-Election in 2026". Wyoming News Now. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Stingray, River (March 27, 2025). "Trump endorses Lummis for second term far ahead of 2026 election". Buckrail. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Caldwell, George (September 25, 2025). "Wyoming Sen. Lummis Touts Major Endorsements for Reelection". The Daily Signal. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Cynthia Lummis 'Gearing Up For Reelection' To US Senate In 2026". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Senate Conservatives Fund". www.senateconservatives.com. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "2026 Election United States Senate". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ^ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR Senate Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Senate ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Senate Forecast". Race to the WH. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
External links
Official campaign websites