Michael J. Ramone (born July 11, 1961) is an American politician from the state of Delaware. A member of the Republican Party, Ramone was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 2008.[1]
Mike Ramone | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Short |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office November 4, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Pamela Maier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1961 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Delaware |
| Website | Official website |
In 2024, Ramone announced that he would not run for reelection and instead would run for governor of Delaware in the 2024 election.[2] He won the Republican primary on September 10, 2024, and will face Democratic candidate Matt Meyer in the general election.[3]
Early life
editRamone attended St. Mark's High School in suburban Wilmington, and then the University of Delaware.
At 20 years old, Ramone bought his first flower shop. After the business was hit by lightning and burned down, Ramone began working as a swimming instructor and pool attendant in order to meet payroll.[4]
Personal life
editRamone is a Catholic and has three children with his wife, Lisa.[5]
Electoral history
edit- In 2008, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Patricia Creedon.[6]
- In 2010, Ramone won the general election unopposed.[7]
- In 2012, Ramone won the general election unopposed.[8]
- In 2014, Ramone won the general election against Green candidate David A. McCorquodale.[9]
- In 2016, Ramone won a rematch against McCorquodale in the general election.[10]
- In 2018, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Stephanie Barry.[11]
- In 2020, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Stephanie Barry.[12]
- In the 2022 general election, Ramone defeated Democratic candidate Frank Burns by a total of 35 votes where 8,725 votes were cast.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Ramone headed to Dover". Hockessin Community News. November 5, 2008.
- ^ "State Rep. Mike Ramone won't seek reelection. He plans to run for Delaware governor".
- ^ Fries, Amanda; Montes, Olivia (September 10, 2024). "Matt Meyer clinches Democratic primary for governor, will face Mike Ramone in November". The News Journal.
- ^ "About Michael Ramone". Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "About Michael Ramone". Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "Delaware Election Results". Delaware Department of Elections. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ "Delaware Election Results". Delaware Department of Elections. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
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