Republican Sen Cynthia Lummis will not seek re-election in 2026, citing the 'energy required'
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Cynthia Lummis joins growing list of legislators announcing resignations ahead of 2026 midterms. The Republican US senator from Wyoming says 'energy required' doesn't match her capacity.
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"I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon," the senator wrote. "The energy required doesn't match up."
The announcement comes as many legislators have announced resignations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which many political commentators have noted may be a referendum on President Donald Trump's second administration.
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