Michael J. Ramone (born July 11, 1961) is an American politician from the state of Delaware. A member of the Republican Party, Ramone served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 2008 to 2024, when he resigned to run for governor. He subsequently lost in the general election to Matt Meyer, and his seat in the House was won by Democratic candidate Frank Burns, who had lost to Ramone in 2022.
Mike Ramone | |
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| Minority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2023 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Short |
| Succeeded by | vacant |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| In office November 4, 2008 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Pamela Maier |
| Succeeded by | Frank Burns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1961 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Delaware |
| Website | Official website |
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.[1]
Political career
editRamone was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 2008.[2] During the 2022 lame-duck session, House Republicans elected Ramone as their minority leader for the next term.[3]
In 2024, Ramone announced that he would not run for reelection and instead would run for governor of Delaware in the 2024 election.[4] He won the Republican primary on September 10, 2024, and faced Democratic candidate Matt Meyer in the general election.[5] Ramone lost to Meyer, gaining 43.9% of the vote.[6]
Personal life
editRamone is a Catholic and has three children with his wife, Lisa.[1]
Electoral history
edit- In 2008, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Patricia Creedon.[7]
- In 2010, Ramone won the general election unopposed.[8]
- In 2012, Ramone won the general election unopposed.[9]
- In 2014, Ramone won the general election against Green candidate David A. McCorquodale.[10]
- In 2016, Ramone won a rematch against McCorquodale in the general election.[11]
- In 2018, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Stephanie Barry.[12]
- In 2020, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Stephanie Barry.[13]
- In the 2022 general election, Ramone defeated Democratic candidate Frank Burns by a total of 35 votes where 8,725 votes were cast.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "About Michael Ramone". Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Ramone headed to Dover". Hockessin Community News. November 5, 2008.
- ^ Megginson, Charlie (November 22, 2022). "Del. House Republicans pick new minority leader, whip".
- ^ "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.
- ^ Chase, Randall (November 6, 2024). "'I feel good': Democrat Matt Meyer defeats Republican Michael Ramone in Delaware governor's race".
- ^ "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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