Delegate Malcolm P. Ruff is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 41 in Baltimore City. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 18, 1984, he is a civil rights attorney from Park Heights known for his work on social justice issues, including successful litigation of police brutality cases and advocating for reparations legislation. A married father of four, he currently serves as Chair of the Capital Budget Subcommittee and a member of the Racing and Sports Facilities Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee , among other roles. He is running for State Senate against incumbent Senator Dalya Attar.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Gilman School, Baltimore, MD

- Duke University, B.A. in African-American/Black Studies

- University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D. ; admitted to Maryland Bar

Political Experience:

- Member of the Maryland House of Delegates since July 6, 2023

- Appropriations Committee

- Chair, Capital Budget Subcommittee ; Racing and Sports Facilities

- Health and Social Services Subcommittee ; Oversight Committee on Pensions ; Transportation and Environment Subcommittee

- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland

Professional Background:

- Trial Attorney, Murphy, Falcon & Murphy

- Senior Associate Trial Attorney, Saller & Bishop

- Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore County and Baltimore City

- Former legal fellow, NAACP Office of General Counsel

- Board member: Project Pneuma, The Inside Out Initiative, Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood

- Co-founder: The Pagya Project, Black Alumni Society

- Past president, Alumni Board of Governors ; member, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; life member, Heritage United Church of Christ.