Richardson, David

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
12
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Age:
36
Occupation:
Business Owner
Education:
Masters in Physics, Undergrad in Mechanical Engineering
Religion:
Christian
Biographical Info:

I am an engineer, businessman, and proud father to three young children. Growing up in a rented guest house in Phoenix, I became a first-generation college graduate and founded multiple businesses — living proof of the American Dream. I’m committed to keeping that same opportunity within reach for every Arizona family.

My life and career has been committed to helping others through decades of humanitarian work locally and overseas, by developing medical devices to reduce pain, creating tools for cancer research and treatments, and serving in my local church. I look forward to continuing to help our community at the State Legislature.

Statement:

I’m living the American Dream, and I want my three young children (and every Arizona family’s children) to have that same opportunity when they grow up.

Arizona deserves representatives who govern based on strong , consistent values rather than acting like weathervanes, shifting with every poll or passing political wind. In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, I want to be able to tell my kids that I wasn’t intimidated into silence by those who feel threatened by the principles that made the American Dream possible.

To me, the American Dream mean giving our children the opportunity for a better tomorrow while protecting their freedom to live according to their convictions. My immediate priorities are promoting prosperity for Arizona families, empowering parents, protecting quality education for every child, and securing our water supply for future generations.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. O* Arizona’s constitutional carry laws already strike the right balance between rights and responsibility. We should enforce existing laws against criminals rather than burden law-abiding families.
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. O* I oppose adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes. Arizona must protect religious liberty and parental rights while treating every person with dignity.
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. S* We should do all we can to deter human trafficking and protect Arizona families.
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. S* I support this. Taxpayers with sincerely held beliefs should never be forced to violate those beliefs by funding abortion services with their tax dollars.
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. S* School choice took me out of poverty. Every family deserves the freedom to choose the best education for their child and live the American Dream.
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. O* We should expand compassionate care, not offer death as a solution to suffering.
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S* Parents must have the freedom to seek the wellbeing of their children for any physical or mental health issue.
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. S* I am pro-child. Less fentanyl on our streets means fewer child deaths.
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. S* Parents should have more tools to protect kids from harmful social media while maintaining privacy.
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. S* This supports Arizona children and families by deterring exploitation and trafficking.
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. S* Trust in our elections is paramount.
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. S* I support the referral to repeal Proposition 139. Many believed it was the only way to protect miscarriage care, which was untrue. Voters deserve the truth.
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. O* Greater access to addictions and harms doesn't benefit our community or Arizona families.