Frank Ruff Explained

Birthname:Frank Miller Ruff Jr.
State Senate:Virginia
District:15th
Term Start:December 5, 2000
Term End:January 9, 2024
Preceded:Richard Holland
Succeeded:Tammy Brankley Mulchi (redistricting)
State Delegate2:Virginia
District2:61st
Term Start2:January 12, 1994
Term End2:December 5, 2000
Preceded2:Lewis Parker Jr.
Succeeded2:Tommy Wright
Birth Date:22 September 1949
Birth Place:Bedford County, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Clarksville, Virginia, U.S.
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

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.

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Just reelected, Sen. Frank Ruff to retire after 30 years in assembly. December 15, 2023. January 2, 2024. Martz. Michael. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  2. Web site: Sen. Ruff to resign for health reasons; Youngkin sets special election for Jan. 9. December 15, 2023. January 2, 2024. Schmidt. Markus. Cardinal News.
  3. News: . October 26, 2024 . Retired State Sen. Frank M. Ruff Jr. dies at 75 . Chatham Star-Tribune . Chatham, Virginia . October 26, 2024.
  4. Web site: Longtime state senator Frank Ruff dies of cancer at 75 . The Mecklenburg Sun . October 28, 2024 . October 27, 2024.