Chris Richardson
Chris Richardson
CA-03 primary: first place
$4.2K
JUN 6, 2026
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$4.2KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleRetired software engineer
BackgroundRetired software engineer
Notable personal detailsRobert "Chris" Christian Richardson is a Green Party candidate who ran for U.S. House in California’s 3rd Congressional District in 2026 and previously ran in California’s 6th (2024) and 7th (2018, 2020) congressional districts. He has described himself as a retired software engineer/programmer and a co-founder of WorldVistA, a nonprofit focused on open-source VistA electronic health record software. His campaign messaging has emphasized single-payer healthcare and rejecting corporate donations.
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Healthcare
Supports single-payer healthcare and ‘‘healthcare for all,’’ advocating a public single-payer system that would free workers from job-tied coverage and expand universal access.
Climate & Energy
The candidate endorses the Green New Deal and prioritizes a cleaner environment and large public investments to address climate change and transition to renewable energy. Campaign materials emphasize Green Party positions such as moving toward substantial clean-energy and environmental goals.
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