Kathy Richardson
Candidate for State Representative, 28th Legislative District, Position 1
Background
- Occupation
- Nurse practitioner; Army veteran; small-business owner
- Campaign website
- electkathyrichardson.com
Board-certified family and emergency nurse practitioner, former associate dean and tenured educator, and small-business owner. A 20-year Army officer and combat veteran who deployed to Iraq; doctorate from Marymount University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a state government that lives within its means
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“I support responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, practical economic policies, and a government that lives within its means.”
Public safety
Supports public safety and accountability as core government duties
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“government must focus on its core responsibilities, support effective public safety, and ensure accountability at every level”
Economy & jobs
Proposes reducing barriers for small businesses
ReportSmall Business OwnersCampaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“I believe government should support opportunity, encourage responsible growth, and reduce unnecessary barriers”
Health & human services
Supports patient-centered health care and workforce policies
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“I support practical, patient‑centered solutions that improve access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, reduce unnecessary barriers”
Pledges support for veterans' health care and mental health
ReportVeterans and Military FamiliesCampaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“from healthcare access and mental health support to rising costs and building stable lives after military service”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kathy Richardson on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Pierce County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- General Election Provisional / Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Pierce County Auditor · piercecountywa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Priorities
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
- Small Business Owners
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
- Veterans and Military Families
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
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