Dr. Richard Van Dam

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Dr. Richard Van Dam

Politician

Richard Van Dam (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 17, 2022.

Richard Van Dam was born in Alpena, Michigan. Van Dam earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 2002, an M.D. from Wayne State University in 2011, and a graduate degree from Emory University in 2018. His career experience includes working as a physician and teacher. Van Dam has been a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).