Craig Richardson
Craig Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Whitney Westerfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1984 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Katie |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Hopkinsville |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website Campaign website |
Craig Bartley Richardson (born September 28, 1984) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky Senate since January 2025. He represents the 3rd district, which includes Caldwell, Christian, and Muhlenberg Counties. He currently serves as the vice chair of the senate Health Services committee.[1]
Biography
[edit]Richardson was born on September 28, 1984.[1] He is a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky in 2010, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis in 2017. After law school, he returned to Hopkinsville to practice law with his father Michael A. Richardson.[2]
Political career
[edit]Richardson was elected unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky Senate election following the retirement of incumbent senator Whitney Westerfield.[3] In the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly, Richardson was appointed to five committees: Agriculture; Appropriations & Revenue; Enrollment; Health Services; and Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection.[1]
Legislation
[edit]Since 2025, Richardson has been a primary sponsor of the following bills which have been considered by at least one house:[4]
| Bill | Title | House Vote | Senate Vote | Governor | Ky. Acts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 SB 28 | An act relating to agricultural economic development and declaring an emergency | Passed 95–0 | Passed 34–0 | Vetoed | 2025 c. 118 |
| Overridden 81–10 | Overridden 32–6 | ||||
| 25 SB 61 | An act relating to swimming pools[a] | Passed 59–28 | Passed 37–0 | — | — |
| 25 SB 153 | An act relating to prepayment review of Medicaid claims | Not voted | Passed 37–0 | — | — |
Personal life
[edit]Richardson and his wife Katie are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they have one daughter.[5] Richardson served as a missionary to Brazil for two years; he is fluent in Portuguese.[6]
Richardson is currently the president of the bar association of Christian County.[7]
Electoral history
[edit]2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig B. Richardson | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 31,672 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Notes
[edit]- ^ Bill 61 was amended by the house, including changing the title to "An act relating to the regulation of residential property." The senate did not concur in the house's amendments before the legislature adjourned sine die.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Legislator-Profile". legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky Legislative Research Commission. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Craig Richardson (2017). "About Us". richardsoncraig.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Horsley, McKenna (March 30, 2023). "Kentucky Senate Judiciary chairman will not seek reelection in 2024". The Kentucky Lantern. Frankfort, Kentucky. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Sen. Richardson, Craig Sponsored Bills". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ Craig Richardson. "Meet Craig Richardson". votecraigrichardson.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Craig B. Richardson". kybar.org. Kentucky Bar Association. December 16, 2024. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
Language(s): English, Portuguese
- ^ "Local and Specialty Bar Associations". kybar.org. Kentucky Bar Association. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
Christian Co. Bar Assn. President Craig B. Richardson
- ^ Michael G. Adams, Secretary of State. "2024 General Election Certification as Amended on December 9th 2024" (PDF). elect.ky.gov. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Senator Craig Richardson (R) official KY Senate website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance