Arkansas State Representative

Jay Richardson

Democrat  •  49th District 95th General Assembly
Party
Democrat
Past Service
House 2019, 2021, 2023
Seniority
45
Religion
Non-Denominational
Occupation
Business Development
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Jay Richardson
About Rep. Richardson

Rep. Jay Richardson is serving his fourth term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 49 which includes portions of Sebastian County.

For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Richardson serves on the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee and the House Insurance and Commerce Committee.

Rep. Richardson is in Business Development for Centuria Ventures. He graduated from John Brown University with a B.A. degree.







Elected Terms

2025 (Jan 12th, 2025 — Dec 31st, 2026) 2023 (Jan 1st, 2023 — Jan 12th, 2025) 2021 (Jan 11th, 2021 — Jan 1st, 2023) 2019 (Jan 1st, 2019 — Jan 10th, 2021)

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ALC - Game & Fish/State Police Updates

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Contact Representative Richardson

Jay Richardson
jay.richardson@arkansashouse.org



Fort Smith, AR