Frank Ruff

Frank Ruff
Frank Ruff
	Ruff in 2024
Member of the Virginia Senate; from the 15th district
	In office; December 5, 2000 – January 9, 2024
Preceded by	Richard Holland
Succeeded by	Tammy Brankley Mulchi (redistricting)
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates; from the 61st district
	In office; January 12, 1994 – December 5, 2000
Preceded by	Lewis Parker Jr.
Succeeded by	Tommy Wright
Personal details
Born	Frank Miller Ruff Jr.; September 22, 1949 (age 74); Bedford, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jessica
Children	Frank III, Thomas, David, Genny Beth
Residence	Clarksville, Virginia
Alma mater	University of Richmond
Occupation	Business owner
Committees	Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources ; Finance and Appropriations; General Laws and Technology ; Privileges and Elections
Website	www.frankmruff.com

Frank Miller Ruff Jr. (born September 22, 1949) is an American politician who served in the Virginia General Assembly. A Republican, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 61st district from 1994 to 2000 and in the Senate of Virginia for the 15th district from 2000 to 2024 representing parts of Southside Virginia.

Due to ongoing treatment for kidney cancer, Ruff resigned from his Senate seat on January 9, 2024.^[1] He had previously been elected to a sixth term in the redrawn 9th district in 2023, a special election was held on January 9, 2024.^[2]

References[edit]

^ Martz, Michael (December 15, 2023). "Just reelected, Sen. Frank Ruff to retire after 30 years in assembly". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
^ Schmidt, Markus (December 15, 2023). "Sen. Ruff to resign for health reasons; Youngkin sets special election for Jan. 9". Cardinal News. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

"Senator Frank M. Ruff Jr.; Republican - District 15". Senate of Virginia. Archived from the original on 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
"Past member search; Frank Ruff". Virginia House of Delegates.
"VA Senator Frank M. Ruff". Archived from the original on 2019-06-28. Retrieved 2022-02-14. (Constituent/campaign website)

External links[edit]

"Frank M Ruff". Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
"Virginia State Board of Elections; Election Information; Election Results". Archived from the original on 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
"Senator Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)". Richmond Sunlight.

Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded by Lewis Parker Jr.	Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 61st district 1994–2000	Succeeded by Tommy Wright
Senate of Virginia
Preceded by Richard Holland	Member of the Virginia Senate from the 15th district 2000–2024	Succeeded by Ghazala Hashmi

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[1] Martz, Michael (December 15, 2023). "Just reelected, Sen. Frank Ruff to retire after 30 years in assembly". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

[2] Schmidt, Markus (December 15, 2023). "Sen. Ruff to resign for health reasons; Youngkin sets special election for Jan. 9". Cardinal News. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

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