Republican Sen Cynthia Lummis will not seek re-election in 2026, citing the 'energy required'

Republican Cynthia Lummis announced she won't seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026, citing exhaustion and a feeling like "a sprinter in a marathon" after serving Wyoming.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., won't be running for re-election. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The announcement comes as many legislators have announced resignations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which many political commentators have noted may be a referendum on President Donald Trump's second administration.


Lummis has been a champion for cryptocurrency legislation in the Senate, penning the GENIUS Act. The Wyoming Republican has also been an advocate for American energy during her tenure, including coal, oil and gas.

Sworn in Jan. 3, 2021, Lummis is the first woman to serve as a senator for the Equality State.

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"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!"

Lummis' office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.

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