Frank Miller Ruff Jr. (September 22, 1949 – October 26, 2024) was 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.
Frank Ruff | |
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.jpg) 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 Bedford County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 2024 (aged 75) Clarksville, 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 |
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] He died at his home in Clarksville, Virginia, on October 26, 2024, at the age of 75.[3][4]
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.
- ^ "Retired State Sen. Frank M. Ruff Jr. dies at 75". Chatham Star-Tribune. Chatham, Virginia. October 26, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Longtime state senator Frank Ruff dies of cancer at 75". The Mecklenburg Sun. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
External links
edit- "Frank M Ruff". Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
- "Virginia State Board of Elections; Election Information; Election Results". Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
- "Senator Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Senator Frank M. Ruff Jr.; Republican - District 15". Senate of Virginia. Archived from the original on January 15, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
- "Past member search; Frank Ruff". Virginia House of Delegates.
- "VA Senator Frank M. Ruff". Archived from the original on June 28, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2022. (Constituent/campaign website)
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