Lucas Lanigan is a Republican state representative for House District 141 in the Maine House of Representatives, serving the towns of Newfield, Sanford, Shapleigh, and Springvale in York County. He has held this seat since 2022, currently in his second term after being sworn in on December 4, 2024, following a close 2024 election where he won by one vote in a recount against Democrat Patricia Kidder. A businessman serving as VP of Operations & Installations, Lanigan previously served on the Sanford City Council from 2016 to 2021, including as Deputy Mayor, and held roles on the Planning Board , Marijuana Task Force Chair, Parks and Rec Advisory Board, and Sanford/Springvale Chamber of Commerce Board . Notable legislative efforts include sponsoring LD 533 to exempt overtime pay from individual income tax, aimed at tax relief for low- and middle-income earners and addressing workforce shortages. He serves on the House Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.

Education and Political Experience

No specific details on formal education are available from public records. Politically, Lanigan entered state service after forgoing a third Sanford City Council term in 2021 at the request of the Maine GOP Caucus; he won the 2022 general election for District 141 by over 10 points against Democrat Jack McAdam, promising to reduce food, fuel, and electricity costs. He was sworn in on December 7, 2022, for his first term. In March 2025, he entered a not guilty plea to domestic violence aggravated assault and assault charges in York County Superior Court.