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FIRST ON FOX: Wyoming’s Republican Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced on Monday he is running for Congress to replace Rep. Harriet Hageman, who recently opted to run for the U.S. Senate.

Gray, an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump, said he made the decision after prayer and conversations with voters across the state.

"I’m running for Congress to continue fighting for Wyoming’s way of life," Gray said in a press release. "With Congresswoman Harriet Hageman running for U.S. Senate, Wyoming needs a representative who will build on her strong record, advance our shared Wyoming values, and advance the Trump agenda that has delivered the largest margin of victory in the nation in three straight presidential elections."

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray is running for Congress to replace Rep. Harriet Hageman who is running for Senate. (Getty)

In his announcement video, Gray described himself as "Wyoming tough" and "America first" while pledging to crack down on China’s influence in the United States, treat drug smugglers like "terrorists," reject "woke" energy policies from the left, protect girls' sports, and deport "every single" illegal alien. 

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"You elect me, they’re gonna notice," Gray says in the video.

Gray has served as Wyoming’s chief election official since winning the secretary of state race in 2022, after campaigning on election integrity issues. As secretary of state, he oversaw the implementation of several conservative election reforms, including proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, a ban on ranked-choice voting and restrictions on foreign funding of elections.

He has also moved to limit third-party involvement in election administration and backed measures to prevent crossover voting in Republican primaries.

"My record shows I do what I say," Gray said. "In Congress, I will secure the border, unleash Wyoming’s energy, lower costs for families, and protect the Second Amendment."

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