| Ricki Ruiz | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Carla Piluso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricardo Ruiz Gresham, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Warner Pacific University (BA) Southern New Hampshire University (MBA) |
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Ricardo "Ricki" Ruiz is an American politician and community organizer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 50th district.
Early life and education
Born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Gresham, Oregon, Ruiz graduated from the Reynolds School District in 2012 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in social entrepreneurship from Warner Pacific University. He then earned a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Career
Prior to entering politics, Ruiz has worked as a community organizer and as a community services coordinator for the city of Gresham, Oregon.
Oregon Legislature
In the 2020 Oregon House of Representatives election, Ruiz defeated legislative aid William Miller in the Democratic primary. Ruiz then defeated Republican realtor Amelia Salvador in the general election.
In the 2022 election, Ruiz ran unopposed in the primary election. The general election, a rematch between Ruiz and Salvador, resulted in Ruiz winning again, though by a smaller margin.
Committees
- House Interim Committee On Higher Education (Vice-Chair)
- Joint Interim Committee On Ways and Means Subcommittee On Education
- House Interim Committee On Economic Development and Small Business
Ruiz is also a member of the House BIPOC Caucus.
Personal life
Ruiz lives in the Rockwood neighborhood of Gresham.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ricki Ruiz | 15,662 | 53.6 | |
| Republican | Amelia Salvador | 13,526 | 46.3 | |
| Write-in | 35 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 29,223 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ricki Ruiz | 12,157 | 51.8 | |
| Republican | Amelia Salvador | 11,298 | 48.1 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 23,476 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ricki Ruiz | 15,014 | 54.5 | |
| Republican | Paul Drechsler | 12,448 | 45.2 | |
| Write-in | 67 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 27,529 | 100% | ||
External Links
References
- ^ "Oregon Secretary Of State". secure.sos.state.or.us. Archived from the original on 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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- "Oregon's BIPOC Legislative Caucus: Legislative Agenda". Home. Archived from the original on 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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- "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.