Jim Byrd
Democratic · WY
Jim Byrd is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Wyoming in 2026, from Cheyenne; he previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 7 records
Was the lead sponsor of HB 75 (2017), automatically restoring the right to vote to people who finished their sentences for certain felonies; it became law on March 10, 2017.
March 10, 2017
Source: wyoleg.gov
Was the lead sponsor of HB 40 (2012) on the uses of optional county sales and use taxes; it became law on March 9, 2012.
March 9, 2012
Source: wyoleg.gov
Was the lead sponsor of HB 206 (2011) on emergency response to hazardous incidents; it became law on March 3, 2011.
March 3, 2011
Source: wyoleg.gov
Was the lead sponsor of HB 255 (2011) on the veterans' property tax exemption; it became law on March 3, 2011.
March 3, 2011
Source: wyoleg.gov
Was the lead sponsor of HB 248 (2011), amending Wyoming's law against unlawful protesting at funerals; it became law on February 24, 2011.
February 24, 2011
Source: wyoleg.gov
Was the lead sponsor of HB 117 (2011), giving tax exemptions to data processing centers; it became law on February 18, 2011.
February 18, 2011
Source: wyoleg.gov
Jim Byrd previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, where he was one of the few Black legislators in the state's history.
January 13, 2009
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Past races Jim Byrd ran in:
- United States Senator · November 3, 2026 · Wyoming
- United States Senator · August 18, 2026 · Wyoming