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Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines

Democrat · House District 33 · Polk

In office since 2011 · 8 General Assemblies

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ruth.ann.gaines@legis.iowa.gov

Official profile

Report card · 2026 session

Compared with the 100 members of the House who cast votes this session. Rank 1 is highest.

Attendance

44.0%

Chamber average 90.7% · 98th of 100

voted on 150 of 341 roll calls

With their party

94.7%

Chamber average 96.8% · 81st of 100

of 150 votes cast

Bills sponsored

10

Chamber average 17 · 62nd of 100

as a named sponsor (committee bills not counted)

Became law

0

Chamber average 1 · 52nd of 100

0% of bills they sponsored, counting companions

Amendments adopted

—

0 of 0 that got a vote · 0 filed

Numbers count recorded floor votes, bills where Ruth Ann Gaines is a named sponsor, and amendments they filed or co-signed. Committee work, which is most of a legislator’s job, isn’t captured here. What each measure means

Time in office

In the Legislature since 2011 · 8 General Assemblies

  • House 2011–now · 8 terms

Serving eighth term in House.

Every General Assembly
  • 91st · House District 33 · Democrat
  • 90th · House District 33 · Democrat
  • 89th · House District 32 · Democrat
  • 88th · House District 32 · Democrat
  • 87th · House District 32 · Democrat
  • 86th · House District 32 · Democrat
  • 85th · House District 32 · Democrat
  • 84th · House District 65 · Democrat

Committees