Harriet Hageman (WY-AL)

Biography

Harriet Hageman is a Republican U.S. Representative for *Wyoming's at-large district *. Born on October 18, 1962, she grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and was sworn into Congress on January 3, 2023, after defeating incumbent Liz Cheney in the 2022 Republican primary with Trump's endorsement. She won re-election in 2024 and, on December 23, 2025, announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate in 2026 to succeed retiring Senator Cynthia Lummis.

Notable achievements include her 34-year career as a litigator challenging federal overreach, protecting water and property rights, and litigating against federal agencies, including representation of Wyoming in Nebraska v. Wyoming over North Platte River management. She served as a law clerk for Judge James E. Barrett on the Tenth Circuit and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. In Congress, she serves on the House Natural Resources Committee , the Judiciary Committee , and as Co-Chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Casper College on a livestock judging scholarship; earned bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Wyoming.
• Political Experience: Unsuccessful 2018 run for Wyoming governor ; member of the Republican National Committee; announced 2021 candidacy for WY-AL, defeating Cheney in 2022 primary; re-elected 2024; 2026 Senate candidate.