Hold onto your cowboy hats, Wyoming—Rep. Harriet Hageman just threw her name into the ring for a U.S. Senate seat with the kind of gusto that could rope a runaway steer.
According to NBC News, in a bold move, Hageman, a staunch Republican, is stepping up to replace retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis, armed with an immediate endorsement from President Donald Trump and a track record of fighting for the Cowboy State.
This story starts with Lummis, who last week declared she wouldn’t seek another term, leaving a vacancy in Wyoming’s Senate representation.
Enter Hageman, 63, who’s no stranger to political battles, having clinched Wyoming’s sole House seat in 2022 by ousting then-Rep. Liz Cheney is in a primary showdown.
That victory came with Trump’s support, a fact not lost on anyone when she name-dropped him in her three-minute campaign video released Tuesday.
Hours after that video dropped, Trump returned the favor on Truth Social, proclaiming, “Harriet has ALWAYS delivered for Wyoming, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate.” Well, if that’s not a political gold star, what is?
Hageman’s path wasn’t always set on the Senate; whispers had her eyeing the governor’s mansion before she pivoted to this race.
Now, with her House seat up for grabs and an open gubernatorial race, Wyoming Republicans have a buffet of statewide opportunities to chew on. But let’s be real—in a state as red as Wyoming, where Trump won by nearly 46 points last year, the GOP primary winner is almost guaranteed to claim the Senate seat.
Hageman’s not just riding on endorsements; she’s got results, winning her second House term by a whopping 48 points.
She’s quick to remind voters of her work, stating, “I stood with President Trump to deliver the largest tax cut in American history, helping working families keep more of their own money.” That’s a pitch aimed straight at the wallets of hardworking folks tired of Washington’s overreach.
Yet, not every crowd has cheered her on—earlier this year, a town hall turned rowdy with boos as she tackled hot-button issues like federal cuts and Social Security’s future.
Even with Trump’s backing, it’s not yet clear if Hageman will face a rough ride in the GOP primary—though that endorsement is a mighty shield in these parts.
For now, Hageman’s campaign is about continuity and readiness, and she’s banking on her experience to stand out in a state that values grit over glitz.
Wyoming’s future in the Senate could hinge on whether voters see Hageman as the right hand to steer the ship through turbulent national waters, especially when progressive policies seem to creep into every corner of American life.