David Richardson (Arizona)
David Richardson (Republican Party) is running for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 12. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on July 21, 2026.[source]
Biography
David Richardson was born in Arizona. Richardson earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from Arizona State University in 2012 and 2013, respectively. His career experience includes working as an executive and inventor. Richardson has professional experience in defense and R&D technical and engineering roles and executive leadership in the bioscience industry. He has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- National Small Business Association, Leadership Council member
- Engineering Advisory Board, Grand Canyon University, member
- U.S. State Department, Global Innovation Fellow
- Flinn Foundation, bioscience entrepreneur
- Biomarker Council, International Cancer Advocacy Network, member
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on July 21, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 12 (2 seats)
Incumbent Anastasia Travers (D) and Armando Montero (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 12 on July 21, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 12 (2 seats)
David Richardson (R) is running in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 12 on July 21, 2026.
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2022
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 12
Denise Epstein defeated David Richardson in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Denise Epstein (D) | 58.1 | 58,349 |
| David Richardson (R) | 41.9 | 42,008 | |
| Total votes: 100,357 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 12
Denise Epstein advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 12 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denise Epstein | 100.0 | 26,086 |
| Total votes: 26,086 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 12
David Richardson defeated Suzanne Sharer in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 12 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Richardson | 50.3 | 12,248 |
 | Suzanne Sharer | 49.7 | 12,078 | |
| Total votes: 24,326 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
David Richardson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Richardson's responses.
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- My wife and I found out we were pregnant last summer, and I was burdened with the thought of the Arizona my son might inherit. Specifically, I’m concerned about our water supply, our school systems, our local economy, and our individual liberties. I was frustrated listening to politicians on both sides focus on short-term issues to score ideological points when we need to be addressing long-term issues that will become a disaster in 10 years if we continue down this same path. So instead of complaining, I decided to step out and get involved on the local level.
- The issues facing Arizona have never been more complex or daunting than they are right now. We need skilled decision-makers in our state legislature. As an engineer-scientist and businessman, I’m skilled at diving into complex problems and finding innovative, economical solutions. As a conservative, I’m dedicated to ensuring these solutions don’t compromise individual liberties.
- I believe it is possible to uphold strong conservative values while still treating those who disagree with us as neighbors, not enemies. It will take a compassionate and unifying voice to win our district and represent it well, and I’m running to be that voice.
The experience has also taught me to reject the idea that when solving a problem I have to choose between two binary options (and usually bad options). The bioscience CEO has a commitment to inventing a third option, a creative solution, a win-win solution. And this is what our current political climate needs. Instead of asking Arizonans to choose between two binary options, we need legislators who will propose creative third options!
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 21, 2022
