Senator Craig Richardson

Craig Bartley Richardson, born on 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. Richardson 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.

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. He currently serves as the vice chair of the Senate Health Services committee.

In his 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 and is fluent in Portuguese. He is currently the president of the bar association of Christian County.

Richardson’s political career has been marked by his commitment to public service and his dedication to the people of his district. He has been an advocate for healthcare reform, veterans’ rights, and agricultural development. His legal background and experience have made him a valuable asset to the Kentucky Senate, where he continues to work towards improving the lives of his constituents.