After serving as senator for Wyoming since 2021, Cynthia Marie Lummis Wiederspahn announced that she will not run for re-election and, upon completion of her term, will give another person the opportunity to run for her seat.

Through a statement, the first woman to represent the state of Wyoming in the Senate stated that she does not have the strength to serve another term.

“Deciding not to run for reelection represents a change of heart for me, but in the difficult and exhausting weeks of sessions this fall, I have come to accept that I do not have six more years.

I am a devoted legislator, but I feel like a marathon runner. The energy I need is not up to the task,” she wrote.

Waiting to pass the baton to another member of her party when the time comes, the 71-year-old lawyer pledged to continue pushing for bills she believes will benefit those who supported her with their vote.

“I am honored to have earned President Trump’s support and to have the opportunity to work side-by-side with him to fight for the people of Wyoming.

I look forward to continuing this collaboration and dedicating all my energy to "To introduce important bills in 2026 and maintain common-sense Republican control of the United States Senate," she emphasized. This is not the first time Cynthia Lummis has decided to pause her political career. After serving four terms in the House of Representatives, she took a break before running for the Senate. Following her retirement announcement, Harriet Hageman, representative for Wyoming, is emerging as a potential replacement in a state where Democrats haven't held a Senate seat since 1977. It should be noted that Lummis's departure follows that of four other Republicans who chose not to seek reelection: Joni Ernst, Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis, and Tommy Tuberville. Meanwhile,The primaries are scheduled to be held in mid-August of next year.