Ruth Ann Minner, American businesswoman and politician, 72nd Governor of Delaware (died 2021)

Ruth Ann Minner

American politician and businesswoman (1935–2021)

Ruth Ann Minner 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…

List of governors of Delaware

The governor of Delaware is the head of government of Delaware and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Delaware Legislature, to convene the legislature,…