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Bryant Richardson

Bryant Richardson

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State Senator · Senate District 21

423 Bills
1.1K Votes
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Biography

Bryant L. Richardson is a Republican member of the Delaware State Senate, representing District 21 since his election in 2014. He owns Morning Star Publications, Inc., which publishes local newspapers including the Laurel Star, Seaford Star, and Salisbury Star, along with chamber of commerce magazines and specialty publications. Richardson served six years in the United States Army Reserves. He previously served as President of Western Sussex Citizens for Life and is a member of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce and Seaford Kiwanis Club. He is married to Carol, with three children—Leanne, Paul, and Daniel—and five grandchildren.

Education and Political Experience

No specific details on formal education are available from public records. Politically, Richardson has served in the Delaware Senate continuously since 2015. He holds committee assignments including Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology; Capital Improvement; Elections & Government Affairs; Judiciary; Labor; Legislative Oversight & Sunset; and Veterans Affairs.

Notable Achievements and Positions

Richardson has authored legislation targeting human trafficking, addressing the drug epidemic through youth education on drug dangers, and expanding opportunities for TV and movie production in Delaware. He has also sponsored bills related to ultrasound and auscultation services before terminating a pregnancy.

Committees

9 assignments
Banking, Business, Insurance and Technology member
Capital Improvement member
Capital Improvement member
Elections and Government Affairs member
Judiciary member
Labor member
Legislative Oversight and Sunset member
Legislative Oversight and Sunset member
Veterans Affairs member

At a glance

Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 21
Mailing
P.O. Box 1401 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901