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David Richardson (Virginia)

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David Richardson
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Virginia Treasurer
Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

3

Predecessor

Compensation

Base salary

$183,750

Elections and appointments
Appointed

June 2, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Virginia

Law

University of Virginia

Personal
Profession
Lawyer

David Richardson is the Virginia Treasurer. Richardson assumed office on June 2, 2022. Richardson's current term ends on January 17, 2026.

He was appointed to Virginia Treasurer on June 2, 2022 by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to replace Manju Ganeriwala.

Richardson was an attorney in a private law firm for 44 years before becoming state treasurer.[1][2]

Biography

David Richardson is an attorney and has spent more than 40 years working in public finance. Prior to his appointment as state treasurer, he retired after 44 years with the Richmond, Virginia, office of the McGuireWoods firm. His legal expertise is in bond financing for governments, educational institutions, hospitals and other nonprofits.[3][4]

Richardson was born March 1, 1954, in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in 1975, and from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1978. He passed his bar exam in 1978 and was admitted to practice law.[5][6]

Political career

Virginia Treasurer (2022-Present)

Richardson assumed office as state treasurer on June 2, 2022. He was appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R).

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Political offices
Preceded by
Manju Ganeriwala
Virginia Treasurer
2022-Present
Succeeded by
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