Hageman jumps into Wyoming Senate race

Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman has officially entered the race to replace retiring Senator Cynthia Lummis. She announced her candidacy just days after Lummis confirmed she would not seek another term. Hageman is now the first major contender in the Republican primary for the deeply conservative state.

Her campaign launch includes a video titled What We Fight For, where she outlines her priorities for Wyoming and the nation.

The campaign video opens with Hageman alongside her 102-year-old mother, before showing her at an open-pit mine and a rodeo. These scenes highlight her ties to Wyoming’s traditional industries and rural culture. She frames herself as a staunch defender of the state’s coal sector, arguing that federal policies threaten its future.

Hageman also criticises what she calls 'reckless' management of federal lands and resources. She insists that Wyoming’s role in energy production is vital for America’s next century, declaring that 'the next 100 years should be the next great American century'. Her platform includes strong support for continued anti-immigration measures, a position she emphasises in the video.

No other Republican candidates have yet emerged to challenge Hageman in the primary. With Wyoming’s solid Republican lean, the winner of the GOP race will likely secure the Senate seat in the general election.

Hageman’s bid sets the stage for a primary contest focused on energy, land use, and immigration. Her early entry and emphasis on Wyoming’s coal industry signal a campaign centred on the state’s economic priorities. The outcome will determine who replaces Lummis in representing Wyoming’s interests in Washington.