Representative Richard Heath - Contact Information

Richard Heath (born August 9, 1955) is a U.S. politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 2 since November 2012. He was born on August 9, 1955.

Education: Heath earned his BS in agricultural education and his MA in agriculture from Murray State University.

Career: Heath’s career experience includes owning Heath Building Material Inc. He has been affiliated with the Association of General Contractors of America, the National Frame Building Association, and the Home Builders Association.

Political Career: Heath assumed office on January 1, 2013. His current term ends on January 1, 2025. Heath is running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 2. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary.

Elections: In 2012, when District 2 Democratic Representative Fred Nesler resigned and left the seat open, Heath won the May 22, 2012 Republican Primary and won the November 6, 2012 General election against Democratic nominee Kelly Whitaker. He also won a special election for the remaining two months of Nesler’s term.

Committee Assignments: Heath was assigned to the following committees: House Agriculture Committee (Chair), Small Business & Information Technology Committee, House State Government Committee, State Government Committee, Small Business & Information Technology Committee.