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Doug Richey
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Missouri House of Representatives District 38
Successor: Chris Lonsdale
Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Successor: Mark Meirath
Predecessor: Peggy McGaugh
Elections and appointments
Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Central Missouri, 1994

Graduate

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000

Other

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Years of service

1990 - 1998

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Years of service

1990 - 1998

Personal
Birthplace
Norfolk, Va.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Pastor
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Doug Richey (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 39. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. He left office on January 8, 2025.

Richey (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 21. He lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.

Richey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Doug Richey was born in Norfolk, Virginia. Richey served in the Missouri Army National Guard from 1990 to 1998 as a combat engineer. Richey earned a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the University of Central Missouri in 1994 and earned the following degrees from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: an M.Div. in theology in 2000, an M.A. in Greek and Hebrew in 2010, a master's of theology (Th.M.) in 2017, and a doctor of ministry (D.Min.) in expository preaching in 2017. His career experience includes working as a corporate trainer with Chrysler Financial and as a pastor at First Baptist Church of Clever and Pisgah Baptist Church.[1][2]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Richey was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Richey was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Richey was assigned to the following committees:


The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 21

Kurtis Gregory defeated Jim Bates in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 21 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kurtis Gregory
Kurtis Gregory (R)
 
69.3
 
64,355
Image of Jim Bates
Jim Bates (D) Candidate Connection
 
30.7
 
28,475

There were no incumbents in this race. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 92,830
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 21

Jim Bates advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 21 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jim Bates
Jim Bates Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
7,934

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,934
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 21

Kurtis Gregory defeated Doug Richey in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 21 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kurtis Gregory
Kurtis Gregory
 
56.6
 
14,947
Image of Doug Richey
Doug Richey Candidate Connection
 
43.4
 
11,451

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 26,398
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Richey in this election.

State House

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024

Doug Richey did not file to run for re-election.

2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Doug Richey won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Doug Richey
Doug Richey (R)
 
100.0
 
11,120

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,120
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Doug Richey advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Doug Richey
Doug Richey
 
100.0
 
3,437

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,437
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2020

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Doug Richey won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 38 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Doug Richey
Doug Richey (R)
 
100.0
 
16,385

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 16,385
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Doug Richey advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 38 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Doug Richey
 
100.0
 
3,696

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,696
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2018

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

Doug Richey defeated Abby Zavos in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 38 on November 6, 2018.

General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 38

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Doug Richey
Doug Richey (R) Candidate Connection
 
57.8
 
9,341
Image of Abby Zavos
Abby Zavos (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.2
 
6,823

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 16,164
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Democratic primary election

Abby Zavos advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 38 on August 7, 2018.

Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 38

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Abby Zavos
Abby Zavos Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,040

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,040
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Republican primary election

Doug Richey advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 38 on August 7, 2018.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 38

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Doug Richey
Doug Richey Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,778

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,778
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Doug Richey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Richey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm a pastor, veteran, law enforcement chaplain, and for the past 6 years a state representative. I believe that serving one's neighbor is important. Our constitutional republic must have people willing to serve for the good of our freedoms and way of life, not for political aspiration. I'm anchored to the Christian faith, our republic's constitutional framework, and Republican/Conservative values and principles.

  • I'm a happy, consistent conservative that truly believes that the principles of constitutional conservatism, fiscal/tax conservatism, regulatory conservatism, and social conservatism produce good for our society.
  • Educational choice that respects parental authority and student needs is paramount. We must value the many options that exist to accommodate the needs and interests of k-12 students. Money taken from parents through many forms of taxation should follow the student as a result of parental insight, regarding their children.
  • This race is not ultimately about politics. It's about life. It's about your life, your way of life, your livelihood, and the life you hope that your kids and grandkids can enjoy. All of which, should be valued and protected. I'll continue to do all that I can to protect against the leftist attack upon what's most important.

Preserving constitutional liberties;
Protecting life;
Championing educational choice and excellence;
Properly stewarding taxpayers' money; and,
Reforming tax policy

You must understand the actual purpose/role of government in our constitutional republic.

Ronald Reagan was elected as president in 1980. I was seven years old.

I had a paper route for a daily newspaper. I ran the route for three years.

No.

MO Right to Life
Americans for Prosperity
Freedom Principle MO (MO First)

The government should conscientiously function according to the consent of the governed, within the framework determined by our constitution.

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2022

Doug Richey did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Doug Richey did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Doug Richey participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 22, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Doug Richey's responses follow below.[3]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Public Safety, Governmental Accountability, Jobs/Economic Development[4][5] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Public Safety - I've served as a law enforcement Chaplain since 2003 (currently with the MSHP & Clay County Sheriff's Office)

Governmental Accountability - The gov't should be held responsible for its intended role and be reminded that it should do all it can to secure the liberties of its citizens.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[5]

”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Doug Richey answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ Winston Churchill, T.R. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan...their tenacity, strength of conviction, and dedication to service[5] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ Read the 'United States Constitution' and the 'Federalist Papers.'[5] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ An elected public servant should be quick to listen, slow to speak, respectful of others, well reasoned in decision making, protective of constitutional liberties, and always aware that his/her role is to 'serve' the people.[5] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ ...dignified and respectful service.[5] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ ...Iranian hostage crisis in 1979.[5] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Paper boy for a daily paper...3 years[5] ”

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Doug Richey campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Missouri State Senate District 21Lost primary$166,828 $211,110
2022Missouri House of Representatives District 39Won general$100,270 $70,672
2020Missouri House of Representatives District 38Won general$40,759 N/A**
2018Missouri House of Representatives District 38Won general$40,647 N/A**
Grand total$348,505 $281,782
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ LinkedIn, "Doug Richey," accessed March 30, 2023
    2. ↑ Missouri House of Representatives, "Representative Doug Richey," accessed March 30, 2023
    3. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
    4. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Doug Richey's responses," August 22, 2018
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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    2019-2023    		 Succeeded by
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