Robert Ramirez

Ramirez was born in New Jersey to a Mexican father and an American mother. His parents divorced when he was eight years old; he and his two siblings were raised by their mother, who worked as a survey engineer among other jobs. As a young person he was active in Boy Scouts of America, and he went on to earn the Eagle Scout rank. ==Legislative career==

2010 election In the 2010 legislative session, Ramirez served on the Transportation and Education committees. 2012 election In the 2012 general election, Representative Ramirez faced Democratic challenger Tracy Kraft-Tharp. Kraft-Tharp was elected by a margin of 51% to 43%. ==References==