Marcus Richmond Explained

Marcus Richmond
Office:Majority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Austin McCollum
Term Start1:March 26, 2018
Term End1:January 11, 2021
Predecessor1:Mathew Pitsch
Successor1:Austin McCollum
State House2:Arkansas
District2:21st
Term Start2:January 12, 2015
Predecessor2:Terry Rice
Birth Date:4 May 1956
Birth Place:Mena, Arkansas, U.S.
Party:Republican
Education:Arkansas Tech University (BS)
Serviceyears:1978–1998
Rank:Lieutenant Colonel

Marcus E. Richmond (born May 4, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 21st district. Elected in November 2014, he assumed office on January 12, 2015.

Early life and education

Richmond was born in Mena, Arkansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from Arkansas Tech University.[1]

Career

Richmond served in the United States Marine Corps from 1978 to 1998, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. From 1998 to 2000, he worked as a football coach at the Hargrave Military Academy. Richmond was the president and CEO of America's Pet Registry and operated a ranch with his brother.[2] Richmond was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2014 and assumed office on January 12, 2015.[3] During the 2017 legislative session, he served as vice chair of the House Public Transportation.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marcus Richmond's Biography . 2022-08-04 . Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: 2020-01-13 . State House leader faces challenger in GOP . 2022-08-04 . Arkansas Online . en.
  3. Web site: Marcus E. Richmond – Arkansas House of Representatives . 2022-08-04 . www.arkansashouse.org.
  4. Web site: Marcus Richmond . 2022-08-04 . Ballotpedia . en.