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.
Early life and education Richardson was born on September 28, 1984. 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.
Political career Richardson was elected unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky Senate election following the retirement of incumbent senator Whitney Westerfield. In the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly, Richardson was appointed to five committees: Agriculture; Appropriations & Revenue; Enrollment; Health Services; and Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection.
Legislation Since 2025, Richardson has been a primary sponsor of the following bills which have been considered by at least one house: Bill Title House Vote Senate Vote Governor Ky. Acts 25 SB 28 An act relating to agricultural economic development and declaring an emergency
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25 SB 61 An act relating to swimming pools
25 SB 153 An act relating to prepayment review of Medicaid claims
Personal life Richardson and his wife Katie are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they have one daughter. Richardson served as a missionary to Brazil for two years; he is fluent in Portuguese.
Richardson is currently the president of the bar association of Christian County.
Electoral history 2024
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References
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