Ruth Ann Gaines (born 1947) is the Iowa State Representative from the 33rd District. A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011.

Ruth Ann Gaines
88th General Assembly portrait (2019)
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
January 10, 2011
Preceded byWayne Ford
Personal details
Born1947 (age 76–77)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
Residence(s)Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
EducationClarke College (BA)
University of California, Santa Barbara (MA)
OccupationTeacher, politician
Websitelegis.iowa.gov/...

Early life and education

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Gaines was born in 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1965, she graduated from St. Joseph Academy. 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][2]

Political career

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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.

Legacy

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The auditorium at East High School in Des Moines was named after Gaines.[3]

Electoral history

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*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [4]
District 65
Democratic Ruth Ann GainesDemocraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [5]
District 65
Turnout: 7,712
Democratic hold Ruth Ann GainesDemocratic4,88763.37%
Gary L. Jordan Republican2,35830.58%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [6]
District 32
Democratic Ruth Ann Gaines*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2012 [7]
District 32
Turnout: 11,880
Democratic (newly redistricted) Ruth Ann Gaines*Democratic8,07367.95%
Joe Corbin Republican3,10926.17%

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Ruth Ann Gaines". Iowa House of Representatives. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "Meeting Challenges With Faith and Fortitude". dsm Magazine. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  3. ^ Sitter, Phillip. "'A fitting tribute': Des Moines' East High School auditorium named after Iowa Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  4. ^ "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  5. ^ "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 106. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  6. ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 123. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  7. ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 78. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 65th District
2011–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by 32nd District
2013–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by 33rd District
2023–Present
Succeeded by