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Patricia Rucker | |
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| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2016 Serving with Jason Barrett | |
| Preceded by | Herb Snyder |
| Chair of the West Virginia Senate Education Committee | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – August 29, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kenny Mann |
| Succeeded by | Amy Grady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patricia Elena Puertas[citation needed] April 27, 1974 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | James M. Rucker, Jr. |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Trinity Washington University (B.A.) |
Patricia Rucker (born Patricia Elena Puertas on April 27, 1974, in Caracas) is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 16th district since January 11, 2017. Rucker served as the chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee from 2019 to 2022.[1]
Rucker was born in Venezuela.[2] The first Hispanic woman to represent West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, Rucker emigrated from Venezuela with her parents at the age of 6 and became a U.S. citizen in 2004.[2]
- ^ McElhinny, Brad (2022-09-08). "At meeting where Rucker was removed as education chair, she got a job offer". WV MetroNews. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ a b Casillas, Larisa (October 5, 2021). "From Venezuela to the West Virginia Senate, meet Sen. Patricia Rucker". WOWK.