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State Representative, 99th District
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Richard Lee WhiteOfficial portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

Richard Lee White

Candidate for State Representative, 99th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; owner, Richard White Wood Products
Lives in
Morehead
Campaign website
whiteforstaterep.com

State representative for District 99 (Elliott, Morgan and Rowan counties) since 2020. Owner of Richard White Wood Products, Inc., and a recipient of the U.S. Small Business Exporter of the Year award.

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Photo: Official portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored amendment for property tax breaks for disabled veteransIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 242 (2026), a proposed constitutional amendment also covering first responders and surviving spouses; owners must meet the disability requirements of Section 170. Referred to the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Jan. 15, 2026; it did not advance.

    HB 242 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “a portion of the assessed value of real property maintained as the permanent residence of an owner who is a veteran or first responder”
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Public safety

  • Pledges to defend the right to bear arms

    Richard White for KY State Representative

    Campaign website · Richard White for State Representative · whiteforstaterep.com

    “I will strongly defend the right to bear arms from gun-grabbing liberals.”
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Education

  • Sponsored bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in classroomsIn office

    One of the primary sponsors of HB 670 (2026), which also covers public college classrooms. Referred to the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on Feb. 25, 2026; it did not advance.

    HB 670 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in schools.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “require that a public school or public charter school conspicuously display a copy of the Ten Commandments”
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Health & human services

  • Pledges to protect the unborn and defund Planned Parenthood

    Richard White for KY State Representative

    Campaign website · Richard White for State Representative · whiteforstaterep.com

    “I will always protect the unborn and fight to defund Planned Parenthood.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored bill auto-approving permits not decided within 60 daysIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 530 (2026). It was returned to the House Local Government Committee on March 13, 2026, and did not advance.

    HB 530 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to permits.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “automatically grant any permit if a permitting authority fails to render a decision within 60 days”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Richard Lee White on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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