title: James P. Lucas
text: # James P. Lucas
  
  James P. Lucas (April 7, 1927 - April 10, 2020) was an American politician in the state of Montana. He served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1962 to 1974. In the House, Lucas served as Speaker in the 1969 and 1971 sessions, as minority leader in 1965, and majority leader in 1967. Lucas is a lawyer and alumnus of the University of Montana.
  
  