CHEYENNE, Wyo. — President Donald Trump endorsed Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray for the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday, giving the Republican nominee a major boost ahead of the November midterm election.
In a post on Truth Social, the 47th President praised Gray's tenure as the state's top elections official and urged Wyoming voters to send him to Washington.
"Chuck Gray has been a tremendous Secretary of State for the Great State of Wyoming, a place I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024!" Trump wrote. "Chuck Gray has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next U.S. Representative from Wyoming — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"
Gray, who won the Wyoming GOP U.S. House primary in August, thanked the president on Monday for the backing. "Thank you President Trump for your endorsement!" Gray declared in a post on X. "As President Trump said, I have a real track record of advancing the key priorities of the people of Wyoming, and I will continue that track record in Congress. Together, we will defend our Wyoming way of life!"
The endorsement solidifies Gray's standing as the heir apparent to the state's lone House seat, currently held by Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman. Hageman is running for the U.S. Senate rather than seeking reelection to the House, leaving the at-large district open.
A Record of Fighting for Election Integrity
Gray, who has served as Secretary of State since 2023, has been a vocal advocate for election security measures, including support for proof-of-citizenship requirements and stricter voter ID laws. His tenure has drawn praise from conservatives who argue that Wyoming's elections are among the most secure in the nation, while critics on the left have accused him of pursuing policies that make voting harder.
The Wyoming Secretary of State's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the endorsement's impact on the race.
Trump's endorsement comes as the president continues a campaign swing through deep-red states, including a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday evening. That event, covered by ABC News, was aimed at boosting Republican candidates in a state where both a Senate seat and a key House seat are in play.
Trump's backing carries significant weight in Wyoming, where he won by wide margins in three consecutive presidential elections. The state's Republican electorate has consistently aligned with Trump's America First agenda, and his endorsement is widely seen as the deciding factor in GOP primaries.
What's at Stake for Wyoming
Wyoming's at-large House seat represents the entire state, making it one of the few congressional districts in the country where every voter has a direct stake in the outcome. With Hageman vacating the seat to run for Senate, Republicans are eager to keep the seat in conservative hands and maintain their majority in the House.
Gray's campaign has focused on border security, energy independence, and defending Wyoming's coal, oil, and agricultural industries from federal overreach. In his statement, Gray emphasized that his record in Cheyenne would translate to results in Washington.
Democrats have yet to field a serious challenger in the race, and Wyoming's strong Republican lean makes Gray the heavy favorite in November. However, national Democrats have signaled they intend to contest every House seat, hoping to chip away at the GOP's majority.
The endorsement also comes as Trump continues to reshape the Republican Party in his image, backing candidates who have demonstrated loyalty to his agenda. Gray's endorsement is the latest in a series of high-profile nods from the president, who has weighed in on races across the country in recent weeks.
For Wyoming voters, the choice in November will be clear: a proven conservative fighter in Chuck Gray, or a Democrat who would rubber-stamp the radical left's agenda in Washington. With Trump's endorsement in hand, Gray now heads into the general election with the full force of the MAGA movement behind him.
Our Take
Once again, President Trump has shown why he remains the most influential political force in America. His endorsement of Chuck Gray is a clear signal that the America First movement is alive and well in the Cowboy State. Gray has been a warrior for election integrity, a defender of Wyoming's energy workers, and a man who understands that the federal government has no business telling Wyoming how to live.
While the legacy media will try to dismiss this as just another Trump endorsement, it solidifies Gray's path to victory in November. Wyoming voters know that Chuck Gray will fight for them in Congress, not for the swamp. He will stand with President Trump to secure the border, unleash American energy, and drain the DC swamp.
With Harriet Hageman moving to the Senate, Wyoming needs a strong conservative voice in the House. Chuck Gray is that voice. Patriots in Wyoming should rally behind him, and Americans everywhere should take note: the MAGA movement isn't going anywhere. It's just getting started.
Will you stand with President Trump and Chuck Gray? The stakes couldn't be higher. Let's make sure Wyoming stays red.
