Wyoming · U.S. Senate in Wyoming · Updated Oct 16, 2026
James W. Byrd
Former state representative from the 44th district (2009–2019) and nominee for secretary of state in 2018
2026 race · U.S. Senate in Wyoming
<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R
<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R
Background
- Experience
- State legislature
- Past races on file
- 8 (6 won)
Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Wyoming, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2020Lost
State Senate · SD-8 Nov 3, 2020
D · 38.3% · 2,623 votes
- 2018Lost
Secretary of State Nov 6, 2018
D · 26.8% · 53,355 votes
- 2016Won
House of Representatives · HD-44 Nov 8, 2016
D · 53.9% · 1,412 votes
- 2014Won
House of Representatives · HD-44 Nov 4, 2014
D · 100.0% · 1,113 votes
- 2014Won
House of Representatives · HD-44 primary · Aug 19, 2014
D · 100.0% · 317 votes
- 2012Won
House of Representatives · HD-44 Nov 6, 2012
D · 58.5% · 1,486 votes
- 2010Won
House of Representatives · HD-44 Nov 2, 2010
D · 100.0% · 1,337 votes
- 2008Won
House of Representatives · HD-44 Nov 4, 2008
D · 58.8% · 1,687 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $22.6K
- From individuals
- $21.6K
- Spent
- $23.3K
- Cash on hand
- $356
Money: FEC, through Jul 29, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- Harriet HagemanRepublican