Susan Ruiz | |
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Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 23rd district | |
Assumed office January 15, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Linda Gallagher |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Shawnee,Kansas |
Alma mater | Our Lady of the Lake University (BSW,MSW) [1] |
Website | www |
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