Craig Richardson

Craig Richardson
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Whitney Westerfield
Personal details
Born	(1984-09-28) September 28, 1984 (age 40)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Katie
Children	1
Residence	Hopkinsville
Education	University of Kentucky (BA) University of Memphis (JD)
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

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

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]

Personal life

Richardson and his wife Katie are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they have one daughter.[4] Richardson served as a missionary to Brazil for two years; he is fluent in Portuguese.[5]

Richardson is currently the president of the bar association of Christian County.[6]

Electoral history

2024

2024 Kentucky Senate 3rd district election[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Craig B. Richardson	Unopposed
Total votes			31,672	100.0
	Republican hold

References

1. "Legislator-Profile". legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky Legislative Research Commission. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
2. Craig Richardson (2017). "About Us". richardsoncraig.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
3. 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.
4. Craig Richardson. "Meet Craig Richardson". votecraigrichardson.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
5. "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
6. "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
7. 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

• Senator Craig Richardson (R) official KY Senate website
  • Bills
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions at the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance

• Kentucky Bar Association membership
• Law firm website

Kentucky Senate
Preceded by Whitney Westerfield	Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 3rd district 2025–present	Succeeded by incumbent