Frank Ruff
| Frank Ruff | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $178/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1999 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/22/1949 | |
| Place of birth | Bedford, VA | |
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Ruff attended the University of Richmond. He is a member of the Clarksville Presbyterian Church.
In addition to serving as senator Ruff is a business owner. Previously he served as a member of the House of Delegates from 1994-2000.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Ruff served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Finance
- General Laws and Technology, Chairman
- Local Government
- Rules
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Ruff served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Education and Health
- General Laws and Technology
- Local Government
District 15
Ruff represents Virginia Senate District 15. Senate District 15 includes Amherst(part), Appomattox, Brunswick County(part), Buckingham County(part), Charlotte County, Cumberland County(part), Fluvanna, Halifax County, Lunenburg County(part), Mecklenburg County, Prince Edward County.
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Ruff won re-election to District 15 of the Virginia State Senate. He was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[1]
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Ruff won re-election to the 15th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate, defeating opponent Bob Wilkerson (D).[2]
Ruff raised $187,226 for his campaign while Wilkerson raised $40,681.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 15 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Frank Ruff (R)
|
25,429 | 58.96% | ||
| Bob Wilkerson (D) | 17,658 | 40.94% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Ruff received $171,624 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Virginia State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Ruff's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Senate Republican Caucus | $17,536 |
| Dominion | $6,500 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $4,500 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | $4,000 |
| Virginia Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $171,624 |
2007
Below are Ruff's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Senate Republican Leadership Trust | $4,240 |
| Virginia Dental Association | $4,000 |
| Dominion (Energy & Natural Resources) | $3,500 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Asosication | $3,014 |
| Virginia Optometric Association | $2,500 |
Personal
Ruff was born in Bedford County, Virginia on September 22, 1949.
External links
- Sen. Ruff's website
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Holland |
Virginia Senate District 15 2000-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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