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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Chris Richey is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 12. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Richey is running for re-election in the primary on May 22, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Richey earned his B.A. in history and political science at Ouachita Baptist University and his M.A. in history at Arkansas State University. His professional experience includes serving as Pastor of Delta Fellowship Church.

Education

  • MA, History, Arkansas State University, 1996
  • BA, History/Political Science, Ouachita Baptist University, 1993

Professional Experience

  • MA, History, Arkansas State University, 1996
  • BA, History/Political Science, Ouachita Baptist University, 1993
  • Executive Director, Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Staff, Delta Fellowship Church
  • Former Pastor, Delta Fellowship Church

Political Experience

  • MA, History, Arkansas State University, 1996
  • BA, History/Political Science, Ouachita Baptist University, 1993
  • Executive Director, Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Staff, Delta Fellowship Church
  • Former Pastor, Delta Fellowship Church
  • Former Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 12, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 12, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Arkansas Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Boys State Joint Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Constitutional Amendments Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Energy Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Joint Oversight Subcommittee on Litigation Reports, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace Oversight, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Review, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Administrative Rules and Regulations, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Constitutional Issues, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Elections, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Health Services, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Insurance, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Labor and Environment, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Arkansas Legislative Council

Member, Insurance and Commerce Committee

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Performance Review

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Claims Review

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Highway Commission Review and Advisory

Co-Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Lottery Oversight

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Policy Making

Member, Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Labor and Environment

Member, Subcommittee on Utilities

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, History, Arkansas State University, 1996
  • BA, History/Political Science, Ouachita Baptist University, 1993
  • Executive Director, Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Staff, Delta Fellowship Church
  • Former Pastor, Delta Fellowship Church
  • Former Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 12, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 12, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Board of Directors, Freedom for Youth
  • Basketball Coach, Boys and Girls Club
  • President of the Board, Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County
  • President of the Board, Helena-West Helena Kiwanis
  • Volunteer, King Biscuit Blues Festival
  • Volunteer, Stories on Wheels
  • Volunteer, Tour da Delta Bike Ride