Wyoming’s race for its lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives just got more crowded.
This week, Bo Biteman officially announced he is running for Congress, launching what he calls a “Wyoming First” campaign centered around energy production, agriculture, and conservative policy priorities aligned with Donald Trump.
Biteman, currently serving as President of the Wyoming Senate, framed his campaign around protecting Wyoming’s energy economy, defending constitutional rights, and ensuring the next generation of Wyoming families can afford to stay in the state.
“Wyoming needs a proven America First leader who will turn President Trump’s vision into real results for our state,” Biteman said in his campaign announcement.
A Familiar Name in Wyoming Politics
Biteman has been a prominent figure in Wyoming politics for nearly a decade.
He first won election to the Wyoming House in 2017 before moving to the Senate in 2018. In 2025, he rose to become President of the Wyoming Senate, one of the most powerful positions in state government.
Outside the legislature, Biteman has spent more than two decades working as a landman in Wyoming’s oil, gas, and mining industry, giving him deep ties to the state’s energy economy.
And in classic Wyoming résumé fashion, he’s also spent 13 years serving on the volunteer fire department in Ranchester.
Energy industry. Public service. Conservative politics. Pretty on-brand for Wyoming.
Biteman’s Core Campaign Themes
Biteman’s campaign message focuses on several pillars that resonate strongly with many Wyoming voters.
Energy Development
Biteman argues Wyoming remains central to America’s energy independence, highlighting the state’s coal, oil, natural gas, uranium, and rare earth resources.
He pledged to fight federal policies he believes threaten those industries.
Agriculture and Ranching
Wyoming’s ranching economy also features prominently in Biteman’s campaign platform. He has emphasized defending local beef producers and opening markets for Wyoming meat processors.
Public Lands and Outdoor Heritage
Biteman highlighted hunting, fishing, and access to public lands as central to Wyoming’s culture and way of life.
Military and Veterans
He also pledged strong support for F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, home to the 90th Missile Wing and one of the nation’s key nuclear deterrent installations.
Conservative Credentials
Biteman’s campaign also emphasizes his conservative voting record in the Wyoming Legislature.
According to campaign materials:
- 100% rating (2024) from the Conservative Political Action Conference
- 91% lifetime CPAC rating
- 96 lifetime rating from the Club for Growth
He also points to legislative accomplishments including tax cuts, pro-energy policies, and Second Amendment legislation.
A Crowded Race for Wyoming’s Lone Seat
Biteman is not entering an empty field.
Wyoming’s single U.S. House seat is opening up because current Representative Harriet Hageman is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Cynthia Lummis.
That open seat has already attracted several high-profile candidates, including:
Chuck Gray – current Secretary of State and a prominent conservative voice in Wyoming politics
Jillian Balow – former statewide education chief who later served as Virginia’s Secretary of Education
Reid Rasner – businessman who previously ran for U.S. Senate
David Giralt – Army veteran and former congressional staffer
Kevin Christensen – Casper-based candidate running on a conservative platform
And now, Senate President Bo Biteman joins the field as one of the highest-ranking elected officials currently in the race.
Why This Race Matters
Wyoming only has one seat in the U.S. House, meaning every election carries outsized importance for the state.
But in Wyoming, where Republicans dominate statewide politics, the GOP primary will determine the next member of Congress.
With multiple statewide officials and well-known political figures now competing, the race could quickly become one of the most closely watched political contests in the state.
Or, as Wyoming voters might put it:
Buckle up, primary season is about to get interesting.
