Frank Ruff
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 15th district
In office
December 5, 2000  January 9, 2024
Preceded byRichard Holland
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 61st district
In office
January 12, 1994  December 5, 2000
Preceded byLewis Parker Jr.
Succeeded byTommy Wright
Personal details
Born
Frank Miller Ruff Jr.

(1949-09-22) September 22, 1949
Bedford, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJessica
ChildrenFrank III, Thomas, David, Genny Beth
ResidenceClarksville, Virginia
Alma materUniversity of Richmond
OccupationBusiness owner
CommitteesAgriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
Finance and Appropriations
General Laws and Technology
Privileges and Elections
Websitewww.frankmruff.com

Frank Miller Ruff Jr. (born September 22, 1949) is an American politician serving 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 will resign 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 will be held on January 9.[2]

References

  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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