Many Wyoming 'Freedom Caucus' representatives lose to more moderate Republicans in primaries

NPR | By Jordan Uplinger

Published August 23, 2026 at 8:33 AM EDT

Wyoming has been a showcase for the Freedom Caucus, which bills itself as seeking to promote "Judeo-Christian values" and end most property taxes. But the movement suffered losses in recent primaries.

Jordan Uplinger

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