According to Cointelegraph, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a prominent advocate for digital assets in the U.S. Congress, has announced her decision to leave office in 2027. In a recent post on X, Lummis revealed that she will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026. Having been elected to a six-year term and assuming office in January 2021, Lummis quickly became known for her focus on blockchain and Bitcoin, aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto agenda. Lummis expressed that her decision not to run for reelection marks a significant change for her, citing the demanding nature of the current session as a factor in her choice. She stated, "Deciding not to run for reelection does represent a change of heart for me, but in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I’ve come to accept that I do not have six more years in me. I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon. The energy required doesn’t match up."
Lummis has been a key Republican figure in advocating for the digital asset market structure bill, which passed the House of Representatives in July. The legislation has been under discussion in the Senate Banking Committee, where Lummis is a member, as well as the Senate Agriculture Committee. However, the bill has not yet been scheduled for a floor vote before the Senate adjourned for the holidays. Cointelegraph attempted to contact Lummis’ office for further comments, but no response was received at the time of publication. This story is still developing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
