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Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman wins Republican Senate primary in Wyoming

She won the Republican primary for Wyoming’s open Senate seat and advanced to the general election.

Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman wins Republican Senate primary in Wyoming
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Rep. Harriet Hageman won Wyoming’s Republican Senate primary, NBC News projected, and will advance to the general election. President Donald Trump had endorsed her, and the seat is open because Sen. Cynthia Lummis is not seeking re-election.

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Representative and winner of the Republican Senate primary

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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 who endorsed Hageman

Republican Senate candidate who opposed Hageman in the primary

Cynthia M. Lummis
R · WY · SEN

Senator whose decision not to seek re-election left the seat open

ALSO MENTIONED  Matt Mead, Former Wyoming governor and Sam Mead’s uncle

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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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