James W. Byrd

Recent media appearances

• DebateJul 8, 2026Casper forum separates US Senate candidates on healthcare, executive powerWyoFile

Top articles

1. WyoFileRepublican Hageman will face Democrat Byrd after landslide victories in Wyoming's US Senate primaryAug 18, 2026
2. WyoFileHageman's Senate campaign fund is 8 times larger than Mead'sAug 7, 2026
3. WyoFile (Wyoming Tribune Eagle)Former Wyoming Rep. James Byrd announces bid for U.S. SenateFeb 17, 2026

Overview

James Byrd is a Democrat from Cheyenne who represented Wyoming House District 44 from 2009 to 2019, serving as House minority whip and later minority caucus leader. His mother, Harriet Elizabeth Byrd, was the first Black person to serve in the Wyoming Legislature. wyofile.com

He announced his U.S. Senate campaign in February 2026 for the seat held by retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis, won the Democratic primary and ran against Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman. wyofile.com wyofile.com 2

Platform

• Says he would keep public lands public and open for hunting, fishing, grazing and recreation and opposes selling them.byrdforsenate.com wyofile.com
• Says he would lower energy costs by backing domestic production, cutting red tape and ending foreign wars.byrdforsenate.com
• Says he would work to lower drug costs and protect rural hospitals.byrdforsenate.com
• Pledges to restore constitutional limits on executive power.wyofile.com