Tracy Richardson

Tracy Richardson (born January 21, 1965) is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 86th district since 2019. A Republican, Richardson's district includes Union County and the majority of Marion County. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, Richardson served in Operation Desert Shield where she earned a Bronze Star.[1] She currently serves in the Army National Guard.[2] Prior to elected office, Richardson served as a human resources officer for a number of different companies.[3] She also served on the Marysville City Council for nearly nine years.[4]

Tracy Richardson
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 86th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2019
Preceded byDorothy Pelanda
Personal details
Born (1965-01-21) January 21, 1965
Marysville, Ohio
Political partyRepublican

In 2019, state Representative Dorothy Liggett Pelanda opted not to seek reelection to her state House seat, and Richardson easily won the Republican primary to succeed her.[5] She went on to win the general election with nearly 70% of the vote.

References
  1. "Tracy Richardson wins race for Ohio House seat - Marysville Journal-Tribune". Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  2. "Column: Interparty deals get legislation passed in the General Assembly". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  3. "Reineke to seek state Senate seat". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  4. Press, WSYX/WTTE, Associated (2019-04-19). "Honda Marysville to stop production on one assembly line shift, retool for other vehicles". WSYX. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  5. "Our Campaigns - OH State House 86 - R Primary Race - May 08, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
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