title: Richard Tass
text: # Richard Tass
  
  Richard Tass is an American politician and former Wyoming state legislator. A member of the Republican Party, Tass represented the 40th district in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Tass was born in Buffalo, Wyoming.
  
  ## Education
  
  Tass earned an associate degree from Casper College in 1966.
  
  ## Military career
  
  Tass served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  On November 6, 2018, Tass was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives where he represents the 40th district. He won with 60.1% of the vote. Tass assumed office on January 7, 2019. On August 18, 2020, when Tass, sought re-election, he was defeated by Barry Crago in the Republican primary. Tass's term expired on January 4, 2021.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Tass is Catholic. Tass has two children and four grandchildren. Tass is a member of the National Rifle Association.
  
  