Teresa Ruiz (politician)
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| Maria Teresa Ruiz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 29th Legislative District | |
|
Assumed office January 8, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Sharpe James |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1974 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Newark, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | B.A. Drew University (English) |
| Occupation | Deputy Chief of Staff, Essex County Executive |
| Website | Legislative web page |
M. Teresa Ruiz (born June 28, 1974) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey State Senate since January 8, 2008, where she represents the 29th Legislative District.
In the Senate, Ruiz serves on the Education Committee (as Chair), on the Budget Committee and Appropriations Committee and the Economic Growth Committee.[1]
Education
In 1998, Ruiz received a B.A. from Drew University in English.[1]
District 29
Each of the 40 districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. The other representatives from the 29th district for the 2016-2017 Legislative Session are:[2]
- Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor-Marin, and
- Assemblywoman Blonnie Watson
Election history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | M. Teresa Ruiz (incumbent) | 16,078 | 78.3 | |
| Republican | Raafat Barsoom | 3,636 | 17.7 | |
| Unity | Pablo Olivera | 808 | 3.9 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | M. Teresa Ruiz (incumbent) | 9,076 | 85.0 | |
| Republican | Aracelis Sanabria Tejada | 1,598 | 15.0 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | M. Teresa Ruiz | 10,816 | 57.8 | |
| Independent | Luis A. Quintana | 3,687 | 19.7 | |
| Independent | William D. Payne | 3,653 | 19.5 | |
| Republican | Al-Samar Douglas | 547 | 2.9 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- 1 2 Senator Ruiz's Legislative Website, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed February 13, 2008.
- ↑ "Legislative Roster 2016-2017 Session". New Jersey Legislature. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Official List Candidates for State Senate For GENERAL ELECTION 11/05/2015 Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of New Jersey. December 4, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ↑ Official List Candidate Returns for State Senate For November 2011 General Election, New Jersey Department of State, December 14, 2011. Accessed June 24, 2012.
- ↑ Official List Candidate Returns for State Senate For November 2007 General Election, New Jersey Department of State, December 3, 2007. Accessed June 24, 2012.
External links
- Senator Ruiz's Legislative Website, New Jersey Legislature
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms
| New Jersey Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sharpe James |
Member of the New Jersey Senate for the 29th District January 8, 2008 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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