Ruth Ann Gaines
Ruth Ann Gaines (born 1947) is the Iowa State Representative from the 32nd District. A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. Gaines was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1965 she graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Des Moines. She received a B.A. in drama/speech from Clarke College in 1969 and an M.A. in dramatic art from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1970.[1]
Ruth Ann Gaines | |
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 88th General Assembly portrait (2019) | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 32nd district 65th (2011–2013) | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Ford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 74–75) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Clarke College University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Occupation | Teacher, politician |
| Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
As of January 2013, Gaines serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Education, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Government Oversight committee.
Electoral history
*incumbent
| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [2] District 65 | Democratic | Ruth Ann Gaines | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [3] District 65 Turnout: 7,712 | Democratic hold | Ruth Ann Gaines | Democratic | 4,887 | 63.37% | ||
| Gary L. Jordan | Republican | 2,358 | 30.58% | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [4] District 32 | Democratic | Ruth Ann Gaines* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2012 [5] District 32 Turnout: 11,880 | Democratic (newly redistricted) | Ruth Ann Gaines* | Democratic | 8,073 | 67.95% | ||
| Joe Corbin | Republican | 3,109 | 26.17% | ||||
References
- "Representative Ruth Ann Gaines". Iowa House of Representatives. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 106. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 123. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 78. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
External links
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- Representative Ruth Ann Gaines official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
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