2012 When District 12 Representative Robert Moore left the Legislature and left the seat open, Richey won the May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary with 2,082 votes (55.5%),[3] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 6,450 votes.[4]
Richey resigned June 30, 2020 after moving out of the district for a new job.[5]