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U.S. Senate · WY · Democratic candidate · 2026

James W. Byrd

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Wyoming

Former Wyoming House member with energy and technology experience campaigning on lower household costs, public lands and rural healthcare.

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StateWyoming
OfficeU.S. Senate
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where James stands.

Campaign position

Lower household energy costs

  • Support responsible domestic production, reduce regulatory costs and end expensive foreign wars

Campaign position

Competition in food markets

  • Challenge food and agriculture consolidation that raises grocery prices and squeezes producers

Campaign position

Keep public lands accessible

  • Oppose public land sales and privatization
  • Retain access for hunting, grazing and recreation

Campaign position

Affordable rural medical care

  • Lower prescription prices, protect rural hospitals and improve the value of health insurance

Campaign position

Responsible data center development

  • Reject projects that strain water or electricity supplies or fail to pay their fair share

Campaign position

Fair rules for ranchers

  • Support country-of-origin labeling and address biosecurity gaps and unfair agricultural trade

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2009–2019

    Experience

    Wyoming House representative

    Represented Cheyenne’s District 44.

  2. 2013–2015

    Experience

    House minority whip

    Served in caucus leadership.

  3. 2015–2017

    Experience

    House minority caucus leader

    Led the minority caucus.

  4. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Qualified for Wyoming’s November U.S. Senate ballot.

  • Experience

    Exploration geophysicist

    Worked for energy companies including Amoco/BP.

  • Experience

    Contract computer project manager

    Managed corporate technology projects.

  • Experience

    Software consultant

    Consulted for clients including American Express and Cargill.

  • Experience

    Network and server engineer

    Specialized in security and long-distance digital lines.

  • Experience

    University of Wyoming studies

    Studied geology, geophysics and computer science before entering oil exploration.

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