Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced his campaign for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Harriet Hageman. A vocal ally of former President Donald Trump, Gray positions himself as an "America first" conservative promising strict immigration enforcement, tougher actions on China, and rolling back what he calls "woke" energy policies. He highlights his record implementing election reforms in Wyoming and his national profile from legal advocacy defending Trump's ballot eligibility. His campaign cites conservative endorsements and internal polling as it prepares for a likely Republican primary in a safely red district.
Wyoming Secretary Of State Chuck Gray Launches U.S. House Campaign With 'America First' Agenda
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray is running for Congress to replace Rep. Harriet Hageman who is running for Senate.
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced Monday that he is running for the U.S. House to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Harriet Hageman, who is mounting a bid for the U.S. Senate. A prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, Gray said his decision followed prayer and discussions with voters across the state.
Campaign Message And Promises
In an announcement video and written statement, Gray framed his campaign as a continuation of Wyoming conservatism and a defense of an "America first" agenda. He pledged a hardline slate of priorities: cracking down on perceived Chinese influence, treating drug smugglers as "terrorists," enforcing strict immigration controls, opposing what he calls "woke" energy policies, and protecting girls' sports.
Representative Harriet Hageman, a Republican from Wyoming, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.
"I’m running for Congress to continue fighting for Wyoming’s way of life," Gray said. "You elect me, they’re gonna notice."
Record As Secretary Of State
Gray won the Wyoming secretary of state race in 2022 after campaigning on election integrity. As the state's chief election official, he has overseen a series of conservative election reforms, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, a ban on ranked-choice voting, limits on foreign funding of election-related groups, restrictions on third-party involvement in election administration, and measures aimed at preventing crossover voting in Republican primaries.
National Profile And Legal Advocacy
Gray drew national attention in 2023 when he publicly opposed efforts to disqualify former President Trump from ballots under the 14th Amendment. He helped lead the filing of an amicus brief in the Colorado Supreme Court matter and was the only secretary of state to file a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court explicitly supporting Trump's eligibility.
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event, Friday, Dec.19, 2025, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Endorsements, Polling And The Political Context
Gray's campaign highlights conservative recognition from groups such as CPAC, the Club for Growth and Wyoming Right to Life and cites internal polling that reportedly shows him leading potential primary opponents. The congressional seat is widely viewed as safely Republican; it was previously held by Liz Cheney until her 2022 primary defeat by Hageman. Hageman's decision to run for Senate follows Sen. Cynthia Lummis' announcement that she will not seek re-election in 2026.
Gray told Fox News Digital that in Congress he will "secure the border, unleash Wyoming's energy, lower costs for families, and protect the Second Amendment," and urged lawmakers to adopt a federal version of Wyoming's proof-of-citizenship law (the SAVE Act).
What Voters Should Watch
- How Gray's record on election rules and ballot access shapes his primary contest.
- Whether national conservative groups formally endorse or fund his campaign.
- Hageman's Senate bid and other primary entrants that could reshape the state's GOP field.
Help us improve.
