Susan Ruiz is an American politician, who was elected to the

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in the 2018 elections. She represents the 23rd House District as a member of the

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. Openly

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, she was elected alongside Brandon Woodard as the state's first-ever

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state legislators. 2019-2020 Kansas House of Representatives Committee Assignments *Social Services Budget *Veterans and Military *Children and Seniors

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