Tim Richards
Senator · State senate · Hawaii · District 4
Democratic
Biography
Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III was elected to the Hawaii State Senate in 2022 to represent the north shore of Hawai‘i Island — from North Kona, through North and South Kohala, to North Hilo. He is a sixth generation "kama‘aina" resident of Hawaii and third-generation to the Big Island. Born and raised in North Kohala, he grew up working on the family owned and operated Kahua Ranch, a cattle and sheep operation. He attended Washington State University, earning a minor in chemistry and a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1984. His career experience includes working as a veterinarian with Veterinary Associates, Inc., serving as the president and general manager of Kahua Ranch Ltd., and serving as a Hawai‘i County Councilman. He began his journey in politics after being elected to the Hawai‘i County Council in 2016.
On the record
- Education
- Washington State University, Bachelor of Science Veterinary Science, 1981; Washington State University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1984
- Profession
- Veterinarian; Ranch Manager; Businessperson
Contact
- Capitol office
- State Capitol Room 202, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 · 808-586-6760
- Phone
- 808-586-6760
- senrichards@capitol.hawaii.gov