Bryan Richey (born April 1, 1980) is an American businessman, realtor, and politician from Tennessee. He assumed office on January 10, 2023, as a Republican representative.

Early Life and Education:

• Born in Winter Garden, Florida, Richey was raised in Apopka, Florida.
• He graduated from Apopka High School and later attended Lake Sumter State College in Leesburg, Florida.
• Richey served in the United States Navy as an Mk-86 technician on the USS Gettysburg.

Political Career:

• In 2020, Richey ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives but lost in the Republican primary.
• Undeterred, he ran again in 2022 and secured victory, defeating the 14-year incumbent Bob Ramsey.
• Richey assumed office on January 10, 2023.
• He supports term limits in the Tennessee General Assembly and filed bills related to this issue.
• Notably, he advocated for the expulsion of Democratic lawmakers who violated decorum rules.

Personal Life:

• Richey resides in Maryville, Tennessee, with his family.
• He is married and has two children.
• His faith aligns with Baptist beliefs.

Electoral History:

• 2020 Republican primary: Tennessee House of Representatives 20th district
  • Bob Ramsey: 68.2%
  • Bryan Richey: 31.8%
• 2022 Republican primary: Tennessee House of Representatives 20th district
  • Bryan Richey: 64.8%
  • Bob Ramsey: 35.2%
• 2022 general election: Tennessee House of Representatives 20th district
  • Bryan Richey: 100.0%