| Birth name | Ricardo Ruiz Madrigal |
|---|---|
| Birth date | c. 1994 |
| Birth place | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Education | Warner Pacific University (BA) Southern New Hampshire University (MBA) |
| Party | Democratic |
| State house | Oregon |
| District | 50th |
| Term start | January 11, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Carla Piluso |
Ricardo "Ricki" Ruiz Madrigal[1] (born c. 1994) is an American politician and community organizer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 50th district.[2]
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.[3][4] Prior to entering politics, Ruiz has worked as a community organizer and as a community services coordinator for the city of Gresham.[5]
Oregon House of Representatives
In the 2020 Oregon House of Representatives election, Ruiz defeated legislative aid William Miller in the Democratic primary.[6] Ruiz then defeated Republican realtor Amelia Salvador in the general election.[7]
In the 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.[3] During his second term he became the youngest member of the House in 2023 at the age of 28.[8]
Committees
- House Interim Committee On Higher Education (vice chair)
- Joint Interim Committee On Ways and Means Subcommittee On Education
- House Interim Committee On Economic Development and Small Business
Ruiz is also a member of the House BIPOC Caucus.[9]
Personal life
Ruiz lives in the Rockwood neighborhood of Gresham and is a father.[2][10]
External links
- Representative Ricki Ruiz official Oregon House of Representatives website
- Representative Ricki Ruiz official campaign website
References
- ^ "Students At Warner Pacific Thrive On Strong Community Service Links". Oregon Business. 2016-09-01. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ "Oregon Secretary Of State". secure.sos.state.or.us. Archived 2023-04-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ "Ricki Ruiz". Ballotpedia. Archived 2021-10-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ Keizur, Christopher. "Local soccer advocate receives scholarship". Archived 2016-12-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ "A quiet leader: Young Rockwood resident works to create community futsal field". Multnomah County. 2015-08-18. Archived 2022-12-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ "Ricki Ruiz wins primary race between two young community activists vying to represent East Portland and Gresham". oregonlive. 2020-05-20. Archived 2020-11-17 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ Keizur, Christopher. "25-year-old Democrat headed to Oregon Legislature". Archived 2020-11-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ Shumway, Julia (28 November 2022). "Oregon Legislature's racial diversity continues to grow after 2022 election • Oregon Capital Chronicle". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "Oregon's BIPOC Legislative Caucus: Legislative Agenda". Home. Archived 2023-11-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ Keizur, Christopher (18 March 2022). "Rep. Ricki Ruiz talks fatherhood, making Salem accessible". TheOutlookOnline.com. Retrieved 24 January 2025.