Ruth Ann Gaines
 Ruth Ann Gaines (born 1947) is the Iowa State Representative from the 32nd District. A Democrat she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. Gaines was born raised and resides in Des Moines Iowa. She has a B.A. in drama/speech from Clarke College and a M.A. in dramatic art from the University of California Santa Barbara.As of January 2013 Gaines serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Education Public Safety and Veterans Affairs committees.