Ruth Richardson (American politician)

Ruth Richardson (born November 27, 1976) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 52B in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Ruth Richardson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 52B district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byRegina Barr
Personal details
Born (1976-11-27) November 27, 1976
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
Children2
Residence Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
William Mitchell College of Law
OccupationC.E.O, Wayside Recovery Center

Early life, education, and career

Richardson attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in history and sociology and later William Mitchell College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor.[1]

Richardson was previously the director of programs and national strategic initiatives for the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome[2] and is currently C.E.O of Wayside Recovery Center.[3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Richardson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Regina Barr.

Personal life

Richardson has two children and resides in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.[1]

Electoral History
2018 Minnesota State Representative- House 52B[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic (DFL) Ruth Richardson 11,004 53.74
Republican Regina Barr (Incumbent) 9,437 46.08 -4.09
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References
  1. "Richardson, Ruth". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. Burlingame, Hannah (October 22, 2018). "Barr, Richardson prioritize health care in House District 52B race". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. "Leadership Team | Wayside Recovery Center | St. Louis Park". waysiderecovery.org. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  4. "MN Election Results". Electionresults.sos.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
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