Frank Ruff | |
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.jpg) Ruff in 2024 | |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office December 5, 2000 – January 9, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Holland |
| Succeeded by | Tammy Brankley Mulchi (redistricting) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 61st district | |
| In office January 12, 1994 – December 5, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis Parker Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Tommy Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Miller Ruff Jr. September 22, 1949 Bedford, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessica |
| Children | Frank III, Thomas, David, Genny Beth |
| Residence | Clarksville, Virginia |
| Alma mater | University of Richmond |
| Occupation | Business owner |
| Committees | Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Finance and Appropriations General Laws and Technology Privileges and Elections |
| Website | www.frankmruff.com |
Frank Miller Ruff Jr. (born September 22, 1949) is an American politician who served in the Virginia General Assembly. A Republican, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 61st district from 1994 to 2000 and in the Senate of Virginia for the 15th district from 2000 to 2024 representing parts of Southside Virginia.
Due to ongoing treatment for kidney cancer, Ruff resigned from his Senate seat on January 9, 2024.[1] He had previously been elected to a sixth term in the redrawn 9th district in 2023, a special election was held on January 9, 2024.[2]