The lighter side of the state Capitol, usually.

At first, May the Fourth might have been a bit of a disappointment. Usually, there’s a lot of Star Wars foolishness on this particular day, but early on, it was low-key.

The Senate had nothing.

But the House stepped it up, with Rep. Jenny Willford donning the Princess Leia garb, joined by Reps. Mandy Lindsay and Meg Froelich.

Star Wars ladies: Reps. Mandy Lindsay, Jenny Willford and Meg Froelich, for May the Fourth Be With You day, 2026. Photo courtesy Rep. Willford.

Rep. Chad Clifford tries on the Princess Leia hair for May the Fourth Be With You day at the state Capitol, 2026.

Rep. Chad Clifford also tried on the Princess Leia hair.…