Raul Ruiz

Democrat Representative of California's 25th district

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@RepRaulRuizMD

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August 25, 1972 (52 years old)

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American physician and politician
Born in Zacatecas City, Mexico, and raised in Coachella, California
First Latino to receive three graduate degrees from Harvard University: an M.D., an M.P.P., and an M.P.H.
Worked as an emergency physician before entering politics
Assisted humanitarian efforts following the 2010 Haiti earthquake and received a Commander’s Award for Public Service from the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division
Defeated incumbent Republican U.S. Representative in a major upset during the 2012 election
Re-elected in subsequent elections with a significant percentage of the vote
Has focused on healthcare, veterans’ issues, and environmental projects during his tenure
Voted for CISPA and against the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Voted for legislation that would halt the resettlement of refugees from Syria and Iraq to the United States
Has a 100% voting record with President Joe Biden’s stated position in the 117th Congress
Holds a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and an F rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for his abortion-related voting record
Opposed the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Married to Monica Rivers, an emergency room nurse, with whom he has twin daughters
Member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Lives in Indio, California