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Ruth Ann Gaines

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State House D-33 · Iowa · Serving since 2023
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Ruth Ann Gaines is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 33 since 2023, having previously represented Districts 32 and 65. Born in 1947 in Des Moines, she earned degrees from Clarke University and the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has served in the Iowa House since 2011 and has won all seven elections she has contested between 2010 and 2022.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
3
Elections won
7
Bills sponsored or cosponsored
204
Committees
5

Committee Assignments

5 committees
member·Economic Growth and Technology
member·Environmental Protection
member·International Relations
member·Local Government
member·Veterans Affairs
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District
Population
31,012
Median HH Income
$62K
Unemployment
6.9%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
34.1
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
16.7%
HS or Higher
80.4%
Median Home Value
$150K
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.