Ruth Ann Minner
American politician and businesswoman (1935–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first and only female governor of Delaware. She was originally from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware.
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Ruth Ann Minner | |
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72nd Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2009 | |
Lieutenant | John Carney |
Preceded by | Tom Carper |
Succeeded by | Jack Markell |
23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 19, 1993 – January 3, 2001 | |
Governor | Tom Carper |
Preceded by | Dale E. Wolf |
Succeeded by | John Carney |
Member of the Delaware Senate from the 18th district | |
In office January 4, 1983 – January 5, 1993 | |
Preceded by | William M. Murphy, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Robert J. Voshell |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
In office January 7, 1975 – January 4, 1983 | |
Preceded by | George A. Robbins |
Succeeded by | Harry K. F. Terry |
Personal details | |
Born | Ruth Ann Coverdale (1935-01-17)January 17, 1935 Milford, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | November 4, 2021(2021-11-04) (aged 86) Milford, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Frank R. Ingram (died 1967)Roger Minner
(m. 1969; died 1991) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Delaware Technical Community College |
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