Raul Ruiz
California U.S. Representative - District 25 Candidate: Raul Ruiz
| Candidate Name | Raul Ruiz |
| Political Party | Democratic Party |
| Website / Social Media | ruiz.house.gov Facebook: Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD Instagram: @repraulruizmd Twitter: @RepRaulRuizMD |
| Candidate Bio | U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D., grew up in the community of Coachella, California, where both of his parents were farmworkers. Dr. Ruiz achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a physician through public education. In 2010, Dr. Ruiz started the Coachella Valley Healthcare Initiative, which brought together stakeholders from across the region to address the local healthcare crisis. He has also worked internationally in the medical community. In 2010, Dr. Ruiz flew to Haiti immediately following the 2010 earthquake and served as the Medical Director for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization. The U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne awarded him the Commanders Award for Public Service for his work. Dr. Ruiz continued his work as an Emergency Room Doctor until he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. He represents California’s 36th District, which includes the entire Coachella Valley, as well as the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Hemet and San Jacinto. Dr. Ruiz currently serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Dr. Ruiz also serves as chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. |
| Candidate Feature(s) | Rep. Raul Ruiz makes one final push in Imperial County |
