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Ruth Ann Gaines

Ruth Ann Gaines

American politician

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.

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Early life

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

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

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

Electoral history

*incumbent

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References

  1. [1]
    "Representative Ruth Ann Gaines". Iowa House of Representatives. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Meeting Challenges With Faith and Fortitude". dsm Magazine. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  3. [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. [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. [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. [6]
    "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 123. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  7. [7]
    "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 78. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
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