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James Byrd OppScore Rating: -0.25

James Byrd (Democrat, Wyoming), candidate for U.S. Senate, holds an OppScore of -0.25. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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James Byrd is a fifth-generation Wyomingite from Cheyenne and the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2026. A former state representative who served District 44 from 2009 to 2019, he is defined politically by his focus on protecting public lands, supporting traditional energy industries, and advancing practical workforce and healthcare policies for rural communities.

James Byrd rating summary

• Party: Democrat
• Running For: U.S. Senate
• State: Wyoming
• OppScore: -0.25 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 29 of 44 scored questions

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