Ricki Ruiz
Ricki Ruiz | |
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| Member of theOregon House of Representatives from the50thdistrict | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Carla Piluso |
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| 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" Ruizis an American politician and community organizer serving as a member of theOregon House of Representativesfrom the50th district.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Portland, Oregon and raised inGresham, Oregon,Ruiz graduated from the Reynolds School District in 2012 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in social entrepreneurship fromWarner Pacific University.He then earned aMaster of Business AdministrationfromSouthern New Hampshire University.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Ruiz has worked as acommunity organizerand as a community services coordinator for the city ofGresham, Oregon.[4]
Oregon Legislature
[edit]In the2020 Oregon House of Representatives election,Ruiz defeated legislative aid William Miller in the Democratic primary.[5]Ruiz then defeatedRepublicanrealtor Amelia Salvador in the general election.[6]
In the2022 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.[2]
Committees
[edit]- 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.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Ruiz lives in theRockwoodneighborhood ofGresham.[1]
Electoral history
[edit]| 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% | ||
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ab"Oregon Secretary Of State".secure.sos.state.or.us.Archivedfrom the original on 2023-04-05.Retrieved2020-11-05.
- ^ab"Ricki Ruiz".Ballotpedia.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-10-03.Retrieved2020-11-05.
- ^Keizur, Christopher."Local soccer advocate receives scholarship".Archivedfrom the original on 2016-12-16.Retrieved2020-11-05.
- ^"A quiet leader: Young Rockwood resident works to create community futsal field".Multnomah County.2015-08-18.Archivedfrom the original on 2022-12-09.Retrieved2020-11-05.
- ^"Ricki Ruiz wins primary race between two young community activists vying to represent East Portland and Gresham".oregonlive.2020-05-20.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-11-17.Retrieved2020-11-05.
- ^Keizur, Christopher."25-year-old Democrat headed to Oregon Legislature".Archivedfrom the original on 2020-11-05.Retrieved2020-11-05.
- ^"Oregon's BIPOC Legislative Caucus: Legislative Agenda".Home.Archivedfrom the original on 2023-11-02.Retrieved2023-10-10.
- ^"November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes"(PDF).Oregon Secretary of State.Archived(PDF)from the original on November 12, 2022.RetrievedOctober 30,2023.
- ^"November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes"(PDF).Oregon Secretary of State.Archived(PDF)from the original on June 12, 2023.RetrievedOctober 30,2023.