Preceded by Wayne Ford Website Gaines' website Political party Democratic Name Ruth Gaines | Children 1 child Role Educator Profession Teacher Party Iowa Democratic Party | |
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Alma mater Clarke College
University of California, Santa Barbara Residence Des Moines, Iowa, United States Education University of California, Santa Barbara, Clarke University | ||
Ruth Ann Gaines (born 1947) is the Iowa State Representative from the 32nd District. A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. Gaines was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1965 she graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Des Moines. She has a B.A. in drama/speech from Clarke College and a M.A. in dramatic art from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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.
Electoral history
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