Barrasso and Hageman win reelection; Trump takes Wyoming
CASPER — Ballots were still being tallied for the national presidential race late Tuesday night, but Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman can rest easy knowing they won their reelection bids.
The Associated Press declared Barrasso and Hageman the winners of their respective races shortly after polls closed in the Cowboy State at 7 p.m.
Additionally, the AP declared Donald Trump — former president and Republican nominee — the winner in Wyoming despite no precincts reporting their numbers.
Political groups around Casper gathered to watch the race between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
The Natrona County Democratic Party gathered at a building in Casper College with Campus Democrats.
The Casper College writing center was transformed into a viewing party with a table of snacks and three different rooms where attendees could choose to watch the NBC, CBS or Fox News election night coverage. Attendees additionally had the opportunity to play “election day bingo” to make the events and results of the election more engaging.
Liz Batton, an attendee at the event, said she was at the event just coming to “hang out and take a breather.”
“I know nothing is going to be decided tonight,” she said. “It doesn’t matter what happens, it’s going to take a while before it settles out.”
Barrasso wins another US Senate term
Barrasso made an appearance at Wyoming’s Rib and Chop House in downtown Casper on Tuesday night to meet supporters. The senator who has represented Wyoming since 2007 sported cowboy boots, jeans and a UW-branded quarter zip at the Americans for Prosperity event held at the mezzanine of the restaurant.
Red, white and blue balloons and hand-holding-sized American flags peppered the event, and the Fox News election broadcast played on a large screen in the background as the race was called for Barrasso. The crowd at the event erupted in cheers following the declaration from the AP.
“I just want to thank all of you for your support,” Barrasso said. “As you know it’s been a real challenging year for me personally, so I’m so grateful for your support.”
Barrasso, who defeated Democratic challenger Scott Morrow, told the Star-Tribune that the top priority when he returns to the Capitol is to “secure the border, unleash American energy and we need to get the place under control.”
“That’s what I’ve been hearing all around the state and around the country because I’ve been out there campaigning with other Republicans who are running for the United States Senate. We want to get the country back on track,” he said.
The senator also reaffirmed that he will seek the Republican whip position, the second-ranking position in party leadership.
In a statement following his win, Barrasso also congratulated Hageman.
“Congratulations also to Harriet Hageman on her decisive victory tonight. Wyoming is blessed to have two fearless fighters like Harriet and Cynthia Lummis in Congress,” he said in the statement.
Hageman wins US House reelection
Hageman, just after polls closed, was also declared the winner of Wyoming’s sole House of Representatives seat.
She watched the results in her home in Cheyenne with family, according to her Communications Director Chris Berardi.
“I am humbled by and grateful for the support of the people of Wyoming to continue as their lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and I reiterate my solemn pledge to always represent the views and best interests of the people of our great state in Washington, D.C.,” she said in a statement.
Hageman — who defeated Liz Cheney for the seat in 2022 — beat Democrat Kyle Cameron, Libertarian Richard Brubaker and Constitution Party candidate Jeffrey Haggit.
“I am also thrilled that Wyoming voters have again overwhelmingly voted for President Donald Trump to be the 47th president of the United States,” she added.
This story was published on November 6, 2024.