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Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman, who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress, seeks higher office in reddest state

Hageman won Wyoming’s Republican Senate primary and will face the Democratic nominee in the general election.

Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman, who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress, seeks higher office in reddest state
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Wyoming Republicans selected Rep. Harriet Hageman as their Senate nominee, setting up a November general election for the seat being vacated by Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Hageman entered the race as the best-known and best-funded candidate, and former President Donald Trump endorsed her.

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Republican Senate nominee in Wyoming

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Liz Cheney
Former U.S. Representative (R-WY)

Former representative whom Hageman defeated in the 2022 Republican primary

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and Hageman endorser

Kevin Warsh
Chair of the Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve chair shown in a caption accompanying Lummis

Adam Kinzinger
Former U.S. Representative (R-IL)

Former representative mentioned as Cheney’s fellow member of the January 6 committee

Republican Senate candidate who was among Hageman’s primary opponents

Republican Senate candidate who was among Hageman’s primary opponents

Cynthia M. Lummis
R · WY · SEN

Senator whose seat Hageman is seeking

ALSO MENTIONED  Dick Cheney, Former vice president identified as Liz Cheney’s father; Jill Edwards, Republican Senate candidate who was among Hageman’s primary opponents; John Holtz, Republican Senate candidate who was among Hageman’s primary opponents

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Harriet Hageman Wins Wyoming Republican Senate Primary

Harriet Hageman won Wyoming’s Republican Senate primary and will advance to the general election. Center outlets frame the result as a nomination and general-election matchup, with one also naming Democrat James Byrd and noting the open seat. Right-leaning outlets also report the win and general-election outlook, while giving more prominence to Donald Trump’s endorsement.

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