Current Role:
United States Senator from Wyoming (January 3, 2021–present)

Previous roles:
U.S. Representative, Wyoming At-Large (2009–2017)
Wyoming State Treasurer (1999–2007)
Wyoming State Senate, District 5 (1993–1995)
Wyoming House of Representatives (1979–1983, 1985–1993)

Education:
B.S., Animal Science, University of Wyoming, 1976
B.S., Biology, University of Wyoming, 1978
J.D., University of Wyoming, 1985

Background:
Born September 10, 1954, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Raised on a cattle ranch in Laramie County
Youngest woman ever elected to the Wyoming legislature at age 24

Career:
Attorney; clerked at the Wyoming Supreme Court
Practiced law in Cheyenne
General counsel to Governor Jim Geringer
Interim director, Office of State Lands and Investments

Political positions:
Republican Party
Fiscal conservative; emphasizes deficit reduction, responsible spending, and protection of Wyoming’s mineral and energy interests
Opposes federal overreach and supports multiple-use public lands

Legislative achievements:
Instrumental in passing the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act
Helped pass the first Interior and Environment Appropriations bill in seven years
Served on key committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Environment and Public Works; Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Advocated for Wyoming’s agriculture and energy sectors

Controversies:
Voted to reject certification of Pennsylvania’s 2020 Electoral College votes
Voted to acquit Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial
Faced scrutiny over a conflict of interest during tenure as state treasurer

Cynthia Lummis is the junior United States Senator from Wyoming, serving since 2021 and recognized as the state’s first female senator. A lifelong Republican, she previously represented Wyoming in the U.S. House (2009–2017) and served as State Treasurer and in both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature. Lummis, an attorney with deep roots in agriculture, is known for her fiscal conservatism and advocacy for Wyoming’s energy sector. She has supported key legislation on public lands and trail stewardship, and remains influential on Senate committees relevant to Wyoming’s interests. She is seeking reelection in 2026.