Ruth Ann Gaines
2023 - Present
2025
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Ruth Ann Gaines (Democratic Party) is a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 33. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Gaines (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 33. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.
Biography
Ruth Ann Gaines was born in Des Moines, Iowa.[1] Gaines earned a bachelor's degree in drama and speech from Clarke University in 1969 and a master's degree in dramatic arts from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1970. Her career experience includes working as a professor with Des Moines Area Community College, an instructor with Heartland AEA, and a drama teacher with East High School. Gaines has served on the advisory board of the Pyramid Theatre Company, the State Foster Care Review Board, and the Loras College Board of Regents.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Gaines was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Growth Committee
- House Ethics Committee, Ranking Member
- House Local Government Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- International Relations Committee
2021-2022
Gaines was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee
- House Government Oversight Committee, Ranking member
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Gaines was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- House Local Government Committee
- House Government Oversight Committee, Ranking Member
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Administration and Rules |
| • Education |
| • Public Safety |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gaines served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Human Resources |
| • Public Safety |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gaines served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Public Safety |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gaines served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines and Toya S. Johnson are running in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 33 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Toya S. Johnson (L) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 33 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Ann Gaines | 99.2 | 621 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 626 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines won election in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 33 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Ann Gaines (D) | 94.9 | 5,421 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.1 | 294 | ||
| Total votes: 5,715 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 33 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Ann Gaines | 99.7 | 1,536 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 1,541 | |||
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2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines won election in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 32 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Ann Gaines (D) | 96.9 | 9,000 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.1 | 287 | ||
| Total votes: 9,287 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 32 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Ann Gaines | 98.9 | 2,621 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 2,650 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines defeated William Charlier and Toya S. Johnson in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Ann Gaines (D) | 70.2 | 6,250 |
 | William Charlier (R) | 26.8 | 2,388 | |
| Toya S. Johnson (L) | 2.8 | 250 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 8,901 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 32 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Ann Gaines | 100.0 | 1,642 |
| Total votes: 1,642 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 32
William Charlier advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 32 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Charlier | 100.0 | 216 |
| Total votes: 216 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines defeated Bill Charlier and Seth Bartmess in the Iowa House of Representatives District 32 general election.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 32 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ruth Ann Gaines Incumbent |
67.84% | 7,142 | |
| Republican | Bill Charlier | 27.74% | 2,920 | |
| Libertarian | Seth Bartmess | 4.43% | 466 | |
| Total Votes | 10,528 | |||
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 32 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ruth Ann Gaines Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Ruth Ann Gaines was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
2012
Gaines ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 32. Gaines ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012, and defeated Joe Corbin in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Ruth Ann Gaines Incumbent |
72.2% | 8,073 | |
| Republican | Joe Corbin | 27.8% | 3,109 | |
| Total Votes | 11,182 | |||
2010
Gaines won election to the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Gary L. Jordan (R) in the November 2 general election.[13]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 65 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ruth Ann Gaines (D)
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4,887 | |||
| Gary L. Jordan (R) | 2,358 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2023
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In 2023, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 4.
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2022
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In 2022, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 24.
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2021
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In 2021, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 19.
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2020
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In 2020, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 14. The session was suspended from March 16 through June 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 5.
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2017
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In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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2012
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In 2012, the 84th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.[16]
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Iowa Legislature, "Ruth Ann Gaines - All Years," accessed May 13, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Ruth Ann Gaines," accessed May 13, 2023
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed August 2, 2014
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Civil Liberties report card," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Brian Meyer (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 33 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 32 2011-2023 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Konfrst (D) |
