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Ruben Gallego
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Arizona
Assumed office
January 3, 2015
Preceded byEd Pastor
Constituency7th district (2015–2023)
3rd district (2023–present)
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 2011 – March 14, 2014
Serving with Catherine Miranda
Preceded byCloves Campbell Jr.
Succeeded byNorma Muñoz
Constituency16th district (2011–2013)
27th district (2013–2014)
Personal details
Born
Ruben Marinelarena

(1979-11-20) November 20, 1979 (age 44)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
  • (m. 2010; div. 2017)
  • Sydney Barron
    (m. 2021)
Children2
EducationHarvard University (BA)
Website
Military service
Branch/service
Years of service2002–2006
RankLance Corporal
Unit3rd Battalion, 25th Marines
Battles/warsIraq War

Ruben Marinelarena Gallego /ˈrbən ˌɡˈɛɡ/ (born November 20, 1979) is an American Democratic politician. He is the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2015.[1] He is a Democrat. He was the National Chair of Eric Swalwell’s 2020 presidential campaign. Gallego is the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate in the 2024 election.[2]

References

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  1. "Ruben Gallego Is Sworn In As Representative From Arizona's 7th Congressional District". Congressman Ruben Gallego. January 7, 2015.
  2. Tabet, Alex; Hillyard, Vaughn (April 8, 2024). "Ruben Gallego redefines himself as he seeks Senate promotion in Arizona". NBC News.

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