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Anthony Bouchard

Anthony Bouchard is an American Republican politician from Wyoming.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Anthony Bouchard is an American Republican politician from Wyoming. He served in the Wyoming Senate representing District 6 from 2017 to 2025 and was a candidate in Wyoming’s 2022 U.S. House race. Coverage of his legislative career describes him as a prominent and often controversial conservative figure in Wyoming politics.

Early life and career

Before holding elected office, Bouchard worked in several private-sector roles, including automotive business management consulting, real estate, and a family septic-draining business. Ballotpedia reports that he attended Florida State College in Jacksonville.

Wyoming Senate

Bouchard served in the Wyoming Senate representing District 6 from January 2017 through January 2025. Reports describe him as an outspoken lawmaker focused heavily on gun rights and other conservative social issues. He founded a lobbying group called Wyoming Gun Owners.

2022 congressional campaign

In 2022, Bouchard ran in the Republican primary for Wyoming's at-large congressional district. He lost the primary and did not advance to the general election.

Political profile and controversies

News coverage and legislative reporting describe Bouchard as a polarizing figure who clashed with Senate leadership. In 2022, the Wyoming Senate removed him from committee assignments following concerns about intimidating and disorderly conduct.

Key facts

  • Bouchard served as a Wyoming state senator for District 6 from 2017 to 2025.
  • He was elected as a Republican and announced in 2024 that he would not seek re-election.
  • He ran for Wyoming's at-large U.S. House seat in 2022 and lost the Republican primary.
  • Before entering politics, he worked in automotive consulting, real estate, and a family septic-draining business.
  • He founded a lobbying group called Wyoming Gun Owners.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Anthony Bouchard?
Anthony Bouchard is a Republican politician from Wyoming who served in the Wyoming Senate representing District 6 from 2017 to 2025.
What office did Anthony Bouchard hold?
He served as a member of the Wyoming Senate for District 6.
Did Anthony Bouchard run for Congress?
Yes. He ran in the 2022 Republican primary for Wyoming's at-large U.S. House seat and lost.
Why is Anthony Bouchard considered controversial?
Coverage of his tenure describes him as a contentious and outspoken legislator, and the Wyoming Senate stripped him of committee assignments in 2022 over conduct concerns.
What did Anthony Bouchard do before politics?
He worked as an automotive business management consultant, a real estate agent, and in a family septic-draining business.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bouchard
    Supports: Served in the Wyoming Senate from 2017 to 2025; Republican Party; 2022 U.S. House candidacy.
  2. Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Anthony_Bouchard
    Supports: District 6 service dates, 2022 primary result, education, and pre-political work.
  3. Wyoming Transparency — https://wyomingtransparency.com/wy-legislature/current-members/sd06/
    Supports: Senate District 6 representation and legislative service.
  4. WyoFile — https://wyofile.com/contentious-far-right-legislator-anthony-bouchard-wont-run-for-reelection/
    Supports: 2024 retirement announcement and description of his legislative profile.
  5. Wyoming Public Media — https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2022-03-10/senate-strips-anthony-bouchard-of-committee-assignments
    Supports: Removal from committee assignments in 2022 and the stated reasons.