Scott Richardson
Scott Richardson (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 13. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Richardson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Scott Richardson served in the United States Army from 1989 to 1998. Richardson earned a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences and a master's degree in information technology from Arkansas Tech University in 2004 and 2006, respectively. His career experience includes working as the director of technology of CEI Engineering Associates, Inc., a service desk and desktop support manager with Experian Consumer Services, and an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas. Richardson has been associated with the American Legion.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Richardson was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Scott Richardson defeated Ashley Sheys in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Scott Richardson (R) | 58.4 | 6,170 |
| Ashley Sheys (D) | 41.6 | 4,394 | ||
| Total votes: 10,564 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ashley Sheys advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Scott Richardson advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Richardson in this election.
2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13
Scott Richardson defeated Jen Standerfer in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Richardson (R) | 55.6 | 4,158 |
| Jen Standerfer (D) | 44.4 | 3,317 | ||
| Total votes: 7,475 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13
Scott Richardson defeated Denise Bugos in the Republican primary runoff for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Richardson | 59.7 | 485 |
 | Denise Bugos | 40.3 | 327 | |
| Total votes: 812 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jen Standerfer advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13
Denise Bugos and Scott Richardson advanced to a runoff. They defeated Aubrey Patterson and Greg Payne in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 13 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denise Bugos | 37.0 | 764 |
| ✔ | | Scott Richardson | 33.7 | 696 |
| Aubrey Patterson | 20.9 | 431 | ||
| Greg Payne | 8.4 | 173 | ||
| Total votes: 2,064 | |||
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2020
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91
Delia Haak defeated Nick Jones in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Delia Haak (R) | 72.5 | 13,471 |
| Nick Jones (D) | 27.5 | 5,113 | ||
| Total votes: 18,584 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91
Delia Haak defeated Scott Richardson in the Republican primary runoff for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91 on March 31, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Delia Haak | 54.3 | 586 |
| Scott Richardson | 45.7 | 494 | |
| Total votes: 1,080 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nick Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91
Scott Richardson and Delia Haak advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jorge Becker in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Richardson | 44.5 | 1,542 |
| ✔ | | Delia Haak | 33.4 | 1,157 |
| Jorge Becker | 22.1 | 765 | ||
| Total votes: 3,464 | |||
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2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Dan Douglas won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91
Incumbent Dan Douglas defeated Scott Richardson in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 91 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dan Douglas | 50.3 | 946 |
| Scott Richardson | 49.7 | 934 | |
| Total votes: 1,880 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Scott Richardson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Scott Richardson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Richardson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Arkansas needs to address the underlying drivers for the remarkable increase in state spending, now ranked 10th highest per person.
- Arkansas needs a long-term capital budget taken from general revenue, to curb the ongoing tax-and-spend cycle for infrastructure investment.
- Arkansas needs legislation to protect and ensure the will of the people prevails for our publicly owned historical monuments.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 10 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arkansas House of Representatives District 13 |
Officeholder Arkansas House of Representatives District 13 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 2, 2019
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Scott Richardson," accessed March 27, 2023
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| Preceded by David Hillman (R) |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 13 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
