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Dennis Richardson
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| 26th Secretary of State of Oregon | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – February 26, 2019 |
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| Governor | Kate Brown |
| Preceded by | Jeanne Atkins |
| Succeeded by | Beverly Clarno |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 4th district |
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| In office January 2003 – January 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Cherryl Walker |
| Succeeded by | Duane Stark |
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Dennis Michael Richardson
July 30, 1949 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2019 (aged 69) Central Point, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cathy Richardson |
| Children | 9 |
| Education | Brigham Young University, Utah (BA, JD) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Dennis Michael Richardson (born July 30, 1949 – died February 26, 2019) was an American politician. He was known for serving the state of Oregon.
From 2017 until his passing in 2019, he held an important job. He was the 26th Secretary of State of Oregon. This role is like a chief operating officer for the state government. He also ran for Governor of Oregon in 2014.
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Who Was Dennis Richardson?
Dennis Richardson was a dedicated public servant. He worked to make things better for the people of Oregon. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Early Life and Education
Dennis Richardson was born in Los Angeles, California. This was on July 30, 1949. He grew up and later went to college.
He attended Brigham Young University in Utah. There, he earned degrees in both arts and law. His education helped prepare him for a career in public service.
Serving in Government
Richardson spent many years working in government. He represented his community in the state legislature.
Oregon House of Representatives
From 2003 to 2015, he served in the Oregon House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made. He worked on important issues for twelve years.
Secretary of State
On January 2, 2017, Dennis Richardson became the Secretary of State of Oregon. This is a very important position. The Secretary of State oversees elections and keeps official state records. They also audit state agencies to make sure they are working well.
He was the first Republican to hold this office in many years. He worked hard to bring transparency to government.
His Legacy
Dennis Richardson passed away on February 26, 2019. He was 69 years old. He is remembered for his commitment to public service. He worked to improve government for all Oregonians.
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Dennis Richardson's signature.
