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Ruth Ann Minner was Delaware’s first female governor from 2001 to 2009, living out an inspiringly cinematic tale of unorthodox political success. Former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner's funeral: Joe Biden ...
Ruth Ann Minner (née Coverdale; January 17, 1935 – November 4, 2021) was an American politician and businesswoman who served as the 72nd governor of Delaware from 2001 to 2009. She previously served in the Delaware General Assembly from 1975 to 1993, and as the 23rd lieutenant governor of Delaware from 1993 to 2001.
Arriving via Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club on Marine One, President Biden attended funeral of former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner at Church of Nazarene. Maryland: Baltimore: Arriving via Port of Baltimore on Marine One, President Biden delivered remarks on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. Virginia: Arlington: November 11
The governor of Delaware (known as the president of Delaware from 1776 to 1792) ... Ruth Ann Minner (1935–2021) [278] January 3, 2001 [279] ...
Ruth Ann Minner, a sharecropper’s daughter who became the only woman to serve as Delaware’s governor, has died. Minner, who served as governor from 2001 to 2009, passed away Thursday morning ...
They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service. But both also saw their legacies tarnished by their actions in the long, bloody war in Iraq.
On election day, 3 November 1992, Democratic nominee Ruth Ann Minner won the election by a margin of 62,686 votes against her foremost opponent Republican nominee Philip D. Cloutier, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Minner was sworn in as the 23rd lieutenant governor of Delaware on 19 January 1993. [2]
The 2004 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2004, coinciding with the U.S. presidential election.Incumbent Governor Ruth Ann Minner faced a serious challenge from retired Superior Court Judge Bill Lee, but managed a five-point victory on election day.