Candidate · State House, District 56
Chris Richardson
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- State Representative, House District 56 (since January 2025)
- Occupation
- Retired U.S. Army colonel; former county commissioner
- Lives in
- Elbert County
What this job does
One of 65 state representatives in the Colorado General Assembly, which writes state laws and passes the yearly state budget (the "Long Bill") in a session of up to 120 days. A term is two years, four in a row at most. source: en.wikipedia.org
Background
- U.S. Army officer for 23 years, including as a brigade commander; retired as a colonel. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Elbert County Commissioner, District 1, 2017-2025. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Colorado House District 56 since January 8, 2025. source: en.wikipedia.org
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