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Senators Lummis and Stefanik Announce Political Retirements

12/21/2025

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On December 20, 2025, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-New York) announced their retirements from politics.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, 71, cited a lack of energy for another six-year term.
Lummis faced no significant opposition in the upcoming Republican primary or general election in Wyoming.
Rep. Elise Stefanik also announced her retirement from politics.

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On December 20, 2025, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-New York) announced their retirements from politics.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, 71, cited a lack of energy for another six-year term.
Lummis faced no significant opposition in the upcoming Republican primary or general election in Wyoming.
Rep. Elise Stefanik also announced her retirement from politics.