Ruth Ann Gaines (born 1947) is the Iowa State Representative from the 33rd District. A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011.
Early life
Gaines was born in 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1965, she graduated from St. Joseph Academy. She received a B.A. in drama/speech from Clarke College in 1969 and an M.A. in dramatic art from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1970.
Political career
, 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.
Legacy
The auditorium at East High School in Des Moines was named after Gaines.
Electoral history
*incumbent
References
External links
Representative Ruth Ann Gaines official Iowa General Assembly site
Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
1947 births
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