Republican Cynthia Lummis announced she will not seek reelection to her U.S. Senate seat in 2026, saying it has been “an incredible honor to represent Wyoming” in a statement posted on X.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Senate, and throughout my time here, Wyoming has been my one-and-only priority,” Lummis posted to X. “Deciding not to run for reelection does represent a change of heart for me, but in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I’ve come to accept that I do not have six more years left in me.
“I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon,” the senator wrote. “The energy required doesn’t match up.”
The announcement comes as a growing number of lawmakers step aside ahead of the 2026 midterms, which many analysts view as a potential referendum on President Trump’s second administration. During her tenure, Lummis has been a leading Senate voice on cryptocurrency legislation and a strong advocate for American energy, including coal, oil, and gas.
“I am honored to have earned the support of President Trump and to have the opportunity to work side by side with him to fight for the people of Wyoming,” Lummis concluded. “Thank you, Wyoming!”
Sworn in Jan. 3, 2021, Lummis is the first woman to serve as a senator for the Equality State.
Thank you, Wyoming! Serving our state has been the honor of my life. – Cynthia Lummis pic.twitter.com/FoRTlHaHxI
— Cynthia Lummis 🦬 (@CynthiaMLummis) December 19, 2025
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