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DemocratWyoming Senate

James Willard Byrd

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
40.28Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.

Insufficient news coverage to produce a statistically reliable Leadership Score (21 articles). Interpret this candidate's score with caution.

Raw Leadership Score41.36
Friction-1.08
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
4.03/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. James Willard Byrd has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)100%
PAC / corporate0%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Focus on the Common Good

Articles: 8 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.816

Accountability

Articles: 3 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Adaptability

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Civic Responsibility

Articles: 10 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.790

Top sources

https://www.cnhinews.com/news/article_ec0a0e88-d272-528f-864d-1dd9d364f35d.htmlhttps://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/02/17/former-wyoming-rep-james-byrd-announces-run-for-u-s-senate/https://wyofile.com/former-wyoming-rep-james-byrd-announces-bid-for-u-s-senate/

Economic Understanding

Articles: 8 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.767

Leadership frictions

Corruption / Dishonesty

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.900