Wyoming Sen. Lummis to Retire in 2027

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis announced Friday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, opting to retire at the end of her current term on January 3, 2027, after a nearly five-decade career in public service.

The 71-year-old Republican, who has served as Wyoming's junior senator since 2021, cited personal exhaustion as the primary reason for her decision. In a statement released as Congress recessed for the holidays, Lummis explained that recent grueling sessions had led her to reassess her capacity for another six-year term. "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 in me," she said. "I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon. The energy required doesn't match up."

Lummis's announcement marks a shift from earlier plans, as she had received an endorsement from President Donald Trump for a reelection bid in March. She expressed commitment to her remaining time in office, stating she looks forward to partnering with Trump to advance key legislation and help maintain Republican control of the Senate. "I am...