Paul Albert Richie (December 20, 1893 – February 7, 1973) was an American educator, farmer and politician who served four terms in the California State Assembly for the 79th district from 1935 to 1943.

[1] He was one of two dozen "EPIC Democrats" elected to the state legislature in 1934.

[5][6] During his time in the Assembly, he was the only member to vote against a bill banning Communists from working for the state of California.

[7] He was defeated by Republican Kathryn Niehouse in his bid for a fifth term, after which he returned to citrus farming.

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