Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis said she will not seek reelection in 2026, confirming she will leave the Senate when her term ends in January 2027. In a public statement, Lummis cited months of reflection and the physical and mental demands of recent legislative sessions as key factors behind her decision.
First elected in 2020, Lummis became one of Congress’s most prominent advocates for bitcoin and digital assets. She played a central role in advancing legislation aimed at clarifying regulatory oversight of crypto markets, including efforts to define the roles of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Her departure introduces uncertainty for ongoing crypto market structure efforts, which have yet to reach a full Senate vote. The timing also coincides with the 2026 US midterm elections, when control of Congress will be contested. With Lummis stepping aside, it remains unclear who will lead crypto policy initiatives within the Senate.
