Richard Wright (politician)

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Richard Wright, American politician, was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 2006. He ran as a Democrat in the Washington's 4th congressional district. The seat is currently held by Republican Doc Hastings.

Wright was one of three Democrats vying for the party's nomination in 2004, and was defeated by Sandy Matheson, who lost the general election with 37% of the vote. Wright won the 2006 Democratic primary, and lost the election to Doc Hastings, receiving 40% of the vote.