Chris Richey

Chris Richey[2] (born September 1, 1971, in Benton, Arkansas) is an American Democratic politician and former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Not to be confused with Chris Ritchie.
Chris Richey
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 12th[1] district
In office
January 14, 2013 – June 30, 2020
Preceded byRobert S. Moore, Jr.
Personal details
Born (1971-09-01) September 1, 1971
Benton, Arkansas
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceHelena-West Helena, Arkansas
Alma materOuachita Baptist University
Arkansas State University

Education

Richey earned his BA in history and political science from Ouachita Baptist University and his MA in history from Arkansas State University.

Elections
  • 2012 When District 12 Representative Robert Moore left the Legislature and left the seat open, Richey won the May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary with 2,082 votes (55.5%),[3] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 6,450 votes.[4]

Richey resigned June 30, 2020 after moving out of the district for a new job.[5]

References
  1. "Chris Richey". Little Rock, Arkansas: Arkansas House of Representatives. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  2. "Chris Richey's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  3. "Arkansas State Primary Election May 22, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  4. "Arkansas State General Election November 6, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  5. "Arkansas State Representative Chris Richey Resigns". KARK. June 30, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.


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