Laramie County Republican Representative Ann Lucas says she is running for another term representing House District 43.

Lucas was elected to the seat in 2024, defeating long-time Rep. Dan Zwonitzer in the GOP primary. She didn’t face a Democratic opponent in the November General Election.

In a news release announcing her run for a second term, Lucas said “I ran for office two years ago to fight for Wyoming families, protect our way of life, and ensure that government works for the people—not the other way around,” said Lucas. “We’ve made real progress, but there’s more work to do.”

Lucas currently serves on the Revenue Committee, Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, and additionally Mental Health & Vulnerable Adult Task Force, and Public Records Working Group.

Lucas Cites Work On Election Integrity, Pro-Life Bills

Her release cited the following legislation in her campaign announcement:

SIGNATURE LEGISLATION

• HB 10 (2026) Influenced Sexually explicit materials in libraries – requirements
• HB 92 (2026) Sponsored, Sexual predators prohibited from public office
• HB 318 (2025) Sponsored, Maintenance of voter lists
• HB 157 (2025) Cosponsored Proof of voter citizenship
• HB 126 (2026) Cosponsored Human heartbeat act

PRIORITIES

• Lowering property taxes while keeping a check on spending
• Election integrity
• Illegal immigration
• Government transparency and accountability
• Strong families with well-educated children

The release specifically highlights her work on property tax reduction:

As a Revenue Committee member, she helped craft legislation to reduce residential property tax that resulted in SF 69 (2025), decreasing property taxes by 25%.
“I’m very proud to have been a part of this historic legislation, which has saved Wyoming homeowners thousands of dollars every year,” Lucas said.

Lucas is a member of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and is a retired banker.

Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Thermopolis Wyoming has one of the most interesting and active dinosaur museums in the world. As they continued to make new finds in the area they put in on display, so you can discover and learn.

Let’s have a look at some of what is on display.

Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods