About Ida G. Ruben
Lived 1929 – 2024 (aged 95). Ida G. Ruben was an American politician.
Ida Gass Ruben (born Ida Fanny Gass; January 7, 1929 – November 1, 2024) was an American politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates from the 20th district from 1975 to 1987 and in the Maryland Senate from the 20th district from 1987 to 2007.
Ida Fanny Gass was born in Washington on January 7, 1929, and married Leonard Ruben (died 2007) in 1948. They had four sons. She became a state senator in 1987 and served in the chamber for 20 years, rising to the position of president pro tem before losing her seat to Jamie Raskin in the 2006 election. Following this, Governor Wes Moore ordered state flags to fly at half-staff in Ruben's honor.
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Who was Ida G. Ruben?
American politician
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Ida G. Ruben was born on 7 January 1929 in Washington, D.C..
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Ida G. Ruben died on 1 November 2024 in Bethesda.
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Ida G. Ruben was a politician.
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Ida G. Ruben was American.
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