Eric is from Western New York. He currently lives with his wife and two daughters.

Eric attended Life University where he earned a doctorate degree in chiropractic practice and a master's degree in exercise physiology. Eric is a chiropractor and owner of HealthSprout Chiropractic practice.

Eric Richards' campaign for Cherokee County Board of Education Member District 5 is his first entry into politics.

As of April 8, 2022, Eric Richards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Teacher Recruitment

Opposes Critical Race Theory. He provided no further information on this topic.

Supports parent involvement with school curriculum; "My platform for my campaign is parents' rights."

- Opposes Critical Race Theory. He provided no further information on this topic.
- Supports parent involvement with school curriculum; "My platform for my campaign is parents' rights."

School Curriculum

College & Career Readiness

Eric Richards

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.