Jason Richey, a Republican attorney from western Pennsylvania, is running for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 general election. He won the Republican primary in May, according to WPSU.

Richey faces Democrat Austin Davis, Green Party candidate Craig Joseph Bolton and Libertarian John C. Thomas, according to BallotReady election data.

Chester County falls within the statewide race.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Hometown: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania (Beaver County)
  • Family: Husband and father of three sons
  • Education: Hopewell Area High School; bachelor's degree in political science and economics, Allegheny College (1993); juris doctor, Ohio State University (1996), according to WITF and BallotReady
  • Athletics: All-American wrestler at Allegheny College, according to WITF

Hometown and family details are according to his campaign's Facebook page.

Experience and public service

Richey has been a partner at the law firm K&L Gates since 1996, according to BallotReady. His practice concentrates in construction, real estate, and international arbitration and litigation, WPSU reported.

He served as chairman of the Allegheny County Republican Committee in 2025, according to WITF.

Richey also ran for governor of Pennsylvania in the 2022 Republican primary. Outside law and politics, he founded the Quaker Valley Wrestling Association, according to BallotReady.

On the issues

Richey outlined broad priorities on his campaign website. All positions below are the candidate's own statements.

  • Taxes and budget: Richey said he would protect taxpayers from what he called reckless spending and higher taxes.
  • Criminal justice and public safety: Richey said he would prioritize public safety and support law enforcement.
  • Economy: Richey said he would support job creators and economic growth.
  • Energy: Richey said he would harness what he called Pennsylvania's "God given natural resources" and become a global leader in energy production.

The candidate did not provide specific proposals, funding mechanisms or timelines for these priorities.

Endorsements

Richey has received endorsements from the Pennsylvania Republican Party, according to WITF, and from the Delaware County GOP, Lancaster County GOP, Bucks County GOP and Warren County GOP, according to BallotReady. Delaware County borders Chester County.

Editor's note: Richey did not respond to the West Chester-Goshen Courier's candidate questionnaire. This profile is based on public records, news coverage and the candidate's own published statements.