Democrats pick their fighter for uphill bid to flip deep-red Senate seat

Former state representative James Byrd advanced against Billy Benavidez in Wyoming’s Democratic primary race for the open Senate seat. Incumbent Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced she would not seek re-election, leading to a race focused on issues like protecting public lands and supporting energy jobs. Candidates also debated topics including border security, free-market policies, and expanding data centers.