Hageman launches bid for Wyoming Senate seat

Harriet Hageman Launches Senate Campaign in Wyoming

On Tuesday, Wyoming GOP Representative Harriet Hageman officially kicked off her campaign for the Senate, aiming to fill the seat of retiring Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis in the upcoming election.

Hageman, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, made headlines in 2022 when her support helped to unseat Liz Cheney, a fellow Republican known for her outspoken criticism of Trump. This political maneuvering underscores Hageman’s alignment with the Trumpian faction of the party, a fact she prominently featured in her campaign announcement.

“This fight is about making sure the next century sees the advancements of the last, while protecting our culture and our way of life,” Hageman declared in her campaign launch video. With a nod to historical optimism, she asserted the need to dedicate ourselves to ensuring that the next 100 years is “the next great American century.”

Last week, Lummis revealed she would not seek reelection, likening her experience in the Senate to “a sprinter in a marathon,” despite describing herself as a “devout legislator.” Hageman, who had previously considered running for governor, was widely anticipated to enter the Senate race, and her candidacy now seems to be a foregone conclusion.

In her announcement video, Hageman emphasized her close ties to Trump, detailing her record of supporting his policies during her tenure in the House. She promised to maintain Wyoming’s status as a “leader in energy and food production.”

“I collaborated with President Trump to secure an additional $46 billion for border security, ensuring that Wyomingites do not bear the financial burden of new immigration policies. Together, we are focused on securing the border and funding efforts to remove and deport those illegally residing in the country,” she stated, underscoring her commitment to immigration reform.

In a state that Trump won by nearly 46 points in the last election, Hageman herself achieved reelection by a staggering 48-point margin, according to exit polling data. However, not all feedback from constituents has been favorable. Earlier this year, during a town hall meeting, Hageman encountered significant backlash; as she discussed the Department of Government Efficiency, federal budget cuts, and Social Security, she was met with boos from an unruly crowd, highlighting the dichotomy between her political ambitions and the sentiments of some voters.

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