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Ricki Ruiz
Ricki Ruiz (Democratic Party) is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 50. He assumed office on January 11, 2021. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Ruiz (Democratic Party, Independent Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 50. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Biography
Ricki Ruiz was born in Portland, Oregon. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social entrepreneurship from Warner Pacific University in 2016. Ruiz’s career experience includes working in the government sector.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Ruiz was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Recovery and Prosperity Committee
- Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Ruiz was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Recovery and Prosperity Committee
- House Education Committee
- Human Services Committee, Vice chair
Elections
2024
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Ricki Ruiz defeated Paul Drechsler in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ricki Ruiz (D / Independent Party / Working Families Party) | 54.5 | 15,014 |
![]() | Paul Drechsler (R) | 45.2 | 12,448 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 67 |
Total votes: 27,529 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Ricki Ruiz advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ricki Ruiz | 98.6 | 4,158 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 61 |
Total votes: 4,219 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Paul Drechsler advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Paul Drechsler | 97.8 | 2,631 |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.2 | 58 |
Total votes: 2,689 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kalin Parsons (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Ricki Ruiz defeated Amelia Salvador in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ricki Ruiz (D / Independent Party / Working Families Party) | 51.8 | 12,157 |
![]() | Amelia Salvador (R) | 48.1 | 11,298 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 |
Total votes: 23,476 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Ricki Ruiz advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ricki Ruiz | 98.9 | 4,175 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 47 |
Total votes: 4,222 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Amelia Salvador advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Amelia Salvador | 98.7 | 2,715 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 36 |
Total votes: 2,751 | ||||
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2020
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Ricki Ruiz defeated Amelia Salvador in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ricki Ruiz (D / Independent / Working Families Party) ![]() | 53.6 | 15,662 |
![]() | Amelia Salvador (R) | 46.3 | 13,526 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 |
Total votes: 29,223 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Ricki Ruiz defeated William Miller in the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ricki Ruiz ![]() | 66.0 | 4,084 |
![]() | William Miller ![]() | 33.1 | 2,048 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 53 |
Total votes: 6,185 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50
Amelia Salvador advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 50 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Amelia Salvador | 98.6 | 3,059 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 44 |
Total votes: 3,103 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Ricki Ruiz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Ricki Ruiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ruiz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|Ricki's commitment to education and service helped get him elected to serve on the Reynolds School Board in 2017, and again in 2019. During his time on the Board, Ricki made it his mission to get to know the schools, teachers, students, and parents on a personal level, and has prioritized putting their voices first. He believes that by working together, we can address the challenges that our students are facing and help craft more success stories .
Ricki has an array of experiences, ranging from providing one-on-one and group support to students, planning and developing equitable policies, finding resources to implement and improve recreation amenities across Gresham, and advocating for family rights in things like immigration, safety, housing, healthcare and education. He looks forward to using his experience, together with the voices of House District 50 communities, to help guide meaningful work in the state legislature. To learn more about Ricki's campaign, please visit ricki4oregon.com- Healthcare: We must invest in our healthcare system and introduce stronger laws and policies that protect our patients and our healthcare workers.
- Affordable & Stable Housing: Now more than ever, Oregonians are fearing evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We as a State need to make sure no one losses their home and invest in vouchers & programs that make sure to help those who need housing resources.
- Education: We have to make sure we keep the Student Success Act and find effective ways to welcome students back to the classrooms once the pandemic is controlled. We must also invest in distance learning materials equipping every student with the needed tools to attend school virtually just in case COVID-19 is not fully solved.
The healthcare system is on the verge of collapsing and we as leaders need to address that matter. We can't want any longer to invest in proper policies that will protect our patients and healthcare workers. Mental health supports, setting a patient-nurse/doctor limit, and capping pharmaceuticals is what I have been fighting for and will continue to fight.
My mother, Juana has been a fighter since day one. She immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 17 following my father's steps and also worked in the fields for 15 years. She then dedicated her time to volunteer in schools helping run the nutrition and homework help services. She is currently fighting cancer and has shown me that nothing can stop her from living life. She motivates me to become better and always reminds me to stay humble to our family roots.
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Educated by Tara Westover
I have always remained myself and lead in a way that is welcoming and inclusive to all. I am an advocate at heart, I speak, read, and write in English and Spanish, and will always stand with our diverse, and most vulnarable communities.
One of the main differences between the Oregon Senate and House of Representatives is the amount of people that they each represent. Oregon Senate has 30 members and they serve a 4 year term.
While the House of Representatives has 60 members and they serve a two year term.
Healthcare - There are many opportunities in which healthcare can be improved. I am not an expert when it comes to our healthcare systems but know that many of our working families and residents need better healthcare coverages that are reliable, effective, and affordable.
State Representatives: Chris Gorsek, Teresa Alonso Leon, Diego Hernandez, Janelle Bynum, Carla Piluso, & Anna Williams
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2024
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In 2024, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from Februrary 5 to March 7.
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2023
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In 2023, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 17 to June 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from February 1 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 21 to June 26.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Oregon House of Representatives District 50 |
Officeholder Oregon House of Representatives District 50 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 13, 2020
- ↑ Oregon State Legislature, "Representative Ricki Ruiz Biography," accessed March 20, 2021
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Preceded by Carla Piluso (D) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 50 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |