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Chris Richey

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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 (age 53)
Benton, Arkansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceHelena-West Helena, Arkansas
EducationOuachita Baptist University (BA)
Arkansas State University (MA)

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

Education

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

Elections

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  • 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

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  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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