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Dan Ruby (Oregon)
Dan Ruby is an officeholder of the Ashland School District 5, Position 2 in Oregon. He assumed office in 2023. His current term ends in 2027.
Ruby (Democratic Party, Progressive Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Ruby completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dan Ruby was born in Fresno, California. He earned a high school diploma from Galena High School; a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2002; and a graduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2014.
His career experience includes working as an executive director, a co-founder of Sunstone Housing Collaborative, a senior director of strategic partnership for Rogue Community Health, a consultant for Remake Talent, the CEO of Scienceworks Museum, a director of Oregon Museums Association Board, a director of Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, a director of Raggio STEM Center, the president of the Nevada Museums Association Board, and the president of Reno Bike Project Board.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Oregon's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Oregon's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)
Oregon's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Oregon District 2
Incumbent Cliff Bentz defeated Dan Ruby and Michael Stettler in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cliff Bentz (R) | 63.9 | 224,601 |
 | Dan Ruby (D / Progressive Party)  | 32.8 | 115,337 | |
 | Michael Stettler () | 3.2 | 11,255 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 296 | ||
| Total votes: 351,489 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2
Dan Ruby defeated Steve William Laible in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Ruby | 85.0 | 33,585 |
 | Steve William Laible | 13.5 | 5,325 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 620 | ||
| Total votes: 39,530 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2
Incumbent Cliff Bentz defeated Jason Beebe in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cliff Bentz | 81.3 | 73,031 |
 | Jason Beebe | 18.3 | 16,403 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 360 | ||
| Total votes: 89,794 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ruby in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dan Ruby completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ruby's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Thriving begins with education. Too many students in our district don’t have the resources they need. Many Oregonians seek a better life for their families but can’t gain the new skills needed to command higher wages while working full-time. In congress I will work on legislation to fund Career and Technical Education, expand broadband access for hybrid programs, and provide new options for flexible learning. By strengthening our educational infrastructure we can provide everyone better opportunities to achieve individual potential.
- We face a major housing crisis. The dream of homeownership is unrealistic for many families due to skyrocketing costs and lack of availability. I will work to secure federal investments for innovative housing projects and promote policy that encourages development of sustainable, low-cost housing options. Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.
- Since the last election, Oregonians were devastated by a global pandemic and regional wildfires. Our behavioral health has plummeted. Oregon ranks near last nationally for youth and adult mental health and access to care, according to Mental Health America. I will work with local leaders to create treatment options, transitional housing, and a stronger workforce of providers. With comprehensive and equitable programs, we can thrive together.
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Campaign website
Ruby’s campaign website stated the following:
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Education Thriving at any age is built on education. Too many students in our district don’t have the resources they need. School facilities are aging and failing, and we can't keep asking our communities unsuccessfully to pay more taxes to build and repair our schools with bond money. In congress I will work on legislation to fund capital projects, Career and Technical Education partnerships for high schools and community colleges, and expanding broadband access for households. By strengthening our educational system, we can provide everyone better opportunity for success. Housing We face a major housing crisis across the state, but the solutions for small towns and rural communities looks much different than for Portland or Eugene. I've worked with partners to learn approaches that are effective for us, and am ready to advocate for Federal supports to do what we can't alone at the municipal, county, or state level. We need to empower our leaders to build our communities the way they best know how, and equip neighbors to help neighbors. Health Since the last election, Oregonians have continued to be devastated by a global pandemic and regional wildfires. Our mental health has plummeted and substance use and fentanyl overdose deaths are skyrocketing. Oregon ranks near last nationally for youth and adult behavioral health and access to care, according to Mental Health America. I will work on new ways to provide healthcare, from funding mobile clinics and community health centers to reach vulnerable populations where they are, to expanding communications infrastructure for telehealth to people's homes. I will push legislation that funds treatment for folks that don't have adequate insurance. I will collaborate with local leaders on transitional housing efforts. With comprehensive and equitable programs, we can thrive together.[2] |
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| —Dan Ruby’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 14, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Dan Ruby’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 24, 2024
