Frank Ruff
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Frank Ruff (Republican Party) was a member-elect of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 9. He did not assume office.
Ruff (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Ruff served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1994 to 2000. Ruff died in October 2024.[1]
Ruff ran for re-elected in 2023 to Virginia State Senate District 9. On December 15, 2023, Ruff announced he was retiring from the Virginia State Senate due to health concerns without taking office to his newly elected District 9 seat. He previously represented Virginia State Senate District 15 from 2000 to 2023.[2]
Biography
Ruff attended the University of Richmond. Ruff is a business owner.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at:[email protected].
2023-2024
Ruff was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Finance and Appropriations Committee
- General Laws and Technology Committee
- Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
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2020-2021
Ruff was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Finance and Appropriations Committee
- General Laws and Technology Committee
- Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
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2019-2020
Ruff was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- General Laws and Technology Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
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2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Ruff served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • General Laws and Technology, Chair |
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Ruff served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • General Laws and Technology, Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Ruff served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • General Laws and Technology |
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Local Government |
| • Senate Rules |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Ruff served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • General Laws and Technology, Chairman |
| • Local Government |
| • Senate Rules |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Ruff served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Education and Health |
| • General Laws and Technology |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 9
Incumbent Frank Ruff won election in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 9 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Ruff (R) | 92.6 | 41,877 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 7.4 | 3,354 | ||
| Total votes: 45,231 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Trudy Bell Berry (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Trudy Bell Berry advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 9.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frank Ruff advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 9.
Endorsements
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2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 15
Incumbent Frank Ruff defeated Virginia Smith in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Ruff (R) | 68.3 | 38,471 |
 | Virginia Smith (D) | 31.6 | 17,793 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 63 | ||
| Total votes: 56,327 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 15
Incumbent Frank Ruff defeated Dale Sturdifen in the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 15 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Ruff | 79.4 | 8,235 |
 | Dale Sturdifen | 20.6 | 2,132 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 10,368 | |||
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2015
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Virginia State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[3] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Frank Ruff, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4]
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Ruff won re-election to District 15 of the Virginia State Senate. He was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[5]
2007
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Ruff won re-election to the 15th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate, defeating opponent Bob Wilkerson (D).[6]
Ruff raised $187,226 for his campaign while Wilkerson raised $40,681.[7]
| Virginia State Senate, District 15 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Frank Ruff (R)
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25,429 | 58.96% | ||
| Bob Wilkerson (D) | 17,658 | 40.94% | ||
Campaign themes
2019
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes "on a variety of bills impacting equity, safety, access, and overall well being for LGBTQ+ Virginians."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Personal
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Ruff was born in Bedford County, Virginia, on September 22, 1949. He is a member of the Clarksville Presbyterian Church.
See also
2023 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Cardinal News, "Former State Sen. Frank Ruff of Mecklenburg County Dies," accessed October 28, 2024
- ↑ “WRIC ABC 8 News (Richmond, Virginia),” “Frank M. Ruff, Jr. to retire from Virginia State Senate due to health concerns,” December 15, 2023
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia State Senate District 15 2000-2024 |
Succeeded by Ghazala Hashmi (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia State Senate District 9 |
Succeeded by Tammy Mulchi (R) |
