Ricki Ruiz
Ricardo "Ricki" Ruiz Madrigal 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 nearby Gresham, 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]. Prior to entering politics, Ruiz has worked as a community organizer and as a community services coordinator for the city of Gresham.Oregon House of Representatives
In the 2020 Oregon [House of Representatives election], Ruiz defeated legislative aid William Miller in the Democratic primary. Ruiz then defeated Republican realtor Amelia Salvador in the general election.In the 2022 [Oregon House of Representatives election|2022 election], Ruiz ran unopposed in the primary election. The general election, a rematch between Ruiz and Salvador, resulted in Ruiz winning again, though by a smaller margin. During his second term he became the youngest member of the House in 2023 at the age of 28.
Committees
- House Interim Committee On Higher Education
- Joint Interim Committee On Ways and Means Subcommittee On Education
- House Interim Committee On Economic Development and Small Business
Personal life
Ruiz lives in the Gresham, Oregon|Rockwood] neighborhood of Gresham and is a father.Electoral history
External Links
- official Oregon House of Representatives website
- official campaign website