Lummis retirement follows scrutiny over stalled crypto legislation

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., announced she will not seek reelection in 2026, a move that comes as she faces mounting criticism of her role in delaying cryptocurrency legislation backed by the Trump White House and House Republicans.

Lummis, who has made digital asset policy a major focus of her Senate work, said her decision was driven by the demands of the job rather than political considerations.

“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,” Lummis said in a statement. “I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon. The energy required d...