Mike Ramone Explained

Mike Ramone
Office:	Minority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives
Term Start:	January 10, 2023
Predecessor:	Daniel Short
State House1:	Delaware
District1:	21st
Term Start1:	November 4, 2008
Predecessor1:	Pamela Maier
Birth Date:	11 July 1961
Birth Place:	Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Party:	Republican
Education:	University of Delaware

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]

In 2024, Ramone announced that he would not run for reelection and instead would run for governor of Delaware in the 2024 election.^[2]

Early life

Ramone 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.^[3]

Personal life

Ramone is a Catholic and has three children with his wife, Lisa.^[4]

Electoral history

• In 2008, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Patricia Creedon.^[5]
• In 2010, Ramone won the general election unopposed.^[6]
• In 2012, Ramone won the general election unopposed.^[7]
• In 2014, Ramone won the general election against Green candidate David A. McCorquodale.^[8]
• In 2016, Ramone won a rematch against McCorquodale in the general election.^[9]
• In 2018, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Stephanie Barry.^[10]
• In 2020, Ramone won the general election against Democratic candidate Stephanie Barry.^[11]
• In the 2022 general election, Ramone defeated Democratic candidate Frank Burns by a total of 35 votes where 8,725 votes were cast.^[12]

External links

• Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
• Campaign site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ramone headed to Dover. Hockessin Community News. November 5, 2008.
2. Web site: State Rep. Mike Ramone won't seek reelection. He plans to run for Delaware governor .
3. Web site: About Michael Ramone. July 21, 2024.
4. Web site: About Michael Ramone. July 21, 2024.
5. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 4, 2008 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
6. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 2, 2010 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
7. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 6, 2012 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
8. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 7, 2014 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
9. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 8, 2016 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
10. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 6, 2018 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
11. Web site: Elections . The State of Delaware-Department of . Delaware Election Results . 2022-11-09 . Department of Elections . en.
12. Web site: Elections . The State of Delaware-Department of . Delaware Election Results . 2022-11-09 . Department of Elections . en.