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Biography
Ricardo "Ricki" Ruiz is an American politician and community organizer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 50th district.
Early life and education
Born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Gresham, Oregon, Ruiz graduated from the Reynolds School District in 2012 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in social entrepreneurship from Warner Pacific University. He then earned a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Career
Prior to entering politics, Ruiz has worked as a community organizer and as a community services coordinator for the city of Gresham, Oregon. In the Democratic primary for the 50th district, Ruiz defeated William Miller. Ruiz defeated Republican nominee Amelia Salvador in the November 2020 general election.
