Ruff announces re-election bid for Iowa House of Representatives District 56

State Representative Patti Ruff of McGregor has announced that she will seek re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives in District 56, which includes Allamakee and Clayton Counties.
“I’m honored to serve the people of Clayton and Allamakee Counties in the Iowa House and I’m proud of the work we’ve done so far creating new jobs and growing Iowa’s economy,” said Ruff. “As a former school board member, I understand the challenges our local schools face and I’ll keep working to make public schools our top priority again.”
Ruff is currently serving her second term in the Iowa House and is the Ranking Member of the House Education Committee. She also serves on Agriculture, Natural Resources, Ways & Means, and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee.
“I believe we need to work together to move our state forward.  I will continue to be an independent voice for the people of my district. I’ve worked with Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature to balance the state budget, expand renewable energy, and give our rural economy a boost,” said Ruff.
Ruff started her twentieth season at the grain elevator in McGregor, run by Bunge North America. She served on the MFL/MarMac School Board and as president for four years. As a school board member, she saw over the development of child care centers adjacent to the school and a premier early childcare program put in place.  Patti and her husband, Dan, live in rural McGregor and have three sons: Liam, Bryar and Tucker.