Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has announced a campaign for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Harriet Hageman, laying out a platform focused on border security, energy independence, election integrity, and backing President Trump. His pitch blends his record in state office with national conservative priorities, and he frames his run as a continuation of policies that he says reflect Wyoming voters’ values. This article covers his announcement, policy promises, past actions, and the political context in Wyoming.
Gray made his bid public after what he described as prayer and conversations with voters across the state, positioning himself as a candidate grounded in Wyoming values and conservative priorities. He put it plainly: “I’m running for Congress to continue fighting for Wyoming’s way of life,” signaling he intends to carry forward the stance of his predecessor. That message was paired with a campaign video where he leaned into populist branding and direct promises to his base.
In the announcement video Gray used crisp, bold language—branding himself “Wyoming tough” and “America first”—and laid out a list of hardline priorities meant to resonate with conservative voters. He vowed to crack down on China’s influence and treat drug smugglers like “terrorists,” while rejecting what he calls “woke” energy agendas. He also promised to defend girls’ sports and pushed the stance of deporting “every single” illegal alien, making immigration a central plank of his pitch.
Gray’s tenure as secretary of state has been defined by a focus on election rules, and he highlights that record as proof of his conservative credentials. He oversaw proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, moved to ban ranked-choice voting, and restricted foreign funding of election activities at the state level. He also acted to limit third-party roles in election administration and supported steps to curb crossover voting in Republican primaries, arguing these moves strengthen voter confidence.
He kept a strong link to Donald Trump’s political orbit, taking visible legal steps in Trump’s defense and publicly opposing efforts to bar the former president from ballots under the 14th Amendment. “When political insiders abandoned President Trump, I didn’t flinch,” Gray said, framing his actions as standing with voters rather than establishment lawyers. That alignment is central to his appeal in a state that handed Trump some of his largest margins in recent elections.
Gray makes policy promises that map directly onto conservative priorities: secure the border, unleash Wyoming energy, lower costs for families, and protect the Second Amendment. “My record shows I do what I say,” he declared, using his time in state office as a running example of follow-through. He also points to endorsements and awards from national conservative organizations as validation that he is a serious contender on the national stage.
The political terrain in Wyoming is overwhelmingly Republican, and the seat Gray seeks has been occupied by strong conservative voices, including Harriet Hageman who is now running for the Senate. Gray’s campaign notes internal polling that puts him ahead of potential primary rivals, and he underscores the continuity between his positions and the state’s mainstream GOP sentiment. His messaging stresses that electing him would mean an active, visible representative who pushes a broadly conservative agenda in Washington.
On energy and immigration Gray has been unapologetically blunt about rolling back what he calls harmful left-wing policies and restoring industry-friendly measures. “I will work to stand with President Trump and continue to bring forward common-sense energy independence policies that will protect and grow Wyoming’s core industries,” Gray told Fox News Digital. He also called out federal subsidies and policies he views as damaging, arguing for a return to energy policies that prioritize jobs and state sovereignty.
Gray tied election reforms in Wyoming to a national agenda, saying he will press Congress to adopt measures his state implemented, including proof of citizenship for voter registration. “Woke wind subsidies and green boondoggles must be eliminated. We must continue President Trump’s great work securing the border. I will also work to pass the SAVE Act, proof of citizenship for registering to vote, passed in Congress so every state will have this election integrity reform that we led on in Wyoming.” That combination of border security, election law changes, and energy policy sits at the heart of his pitch.
