Cynthia Lummis, sworn in as the first female U.S. Senator from Wyoming in 2021, champions conservative values. A former U.S. House member, she focused on fiscal responsibility, chaired the House Freedom Caucus, and prioritized Western issues. Lummis, a defender of Wyoming's resources, served as State Treasurer, worked in state government, and managed family ranches. She holds three degrees from the University of Wyoming and has a lifetime achievement award from the Washington Coal Club.