American politician (born 1961)
Michael J. Ramone (born July 11, 1961) is an American politician from the state ofDelaware . A member of theRepublican Party , Ramone served in theDelaware House of Representatives from 2008 to 2024, when he resigned to run for governor in the2024 election . He subsequently lost in the general election toMatt Meyer . He was succeeded in the House by Democratic candidateFrank Burns , who had lost to Ramone in 2022.
Ramone attended St. Mark's High School in suburbanWilmington , and then theUniversity 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]
Ramone was elected to theDelaware House of Representatives in 2008.[ 2] lame-duck session , House Republicans elected Ramone as theirminority leader for the next term.[ 3]
In 2024, Ramone announced that he would not run for reelection and instead would run forgovernor of Delaware in the2024 election .[ 4] Democratic candidateMatt Meyer in the general election.[ 5] [ 6]
Ramone is aCatholic and has three children with his wife, Lisa.[ 1]
In 2008, Ramone won the general election againstDemocratic 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 againstGreen 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] In the 2024 gubernatorial election, Ramone lost to Democratic candidate Matt Meyer.[ 15] ^a b "About Michael Ramone" . RetrievedJuly 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)." . ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results" . Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 4, 2008. Archived fromthe original on July 8, 2012. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2019 .^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results" . Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 2, 2010. Archived fromthe original on July 15, 2012. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2019 .^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results" . Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2012. Archived fromthe original on November 15, 2012. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2019 .^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results" . Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 7, 2014. Archived fromthe original on February 11, 2015. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2019 .^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results" . Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 8, 2016. Archived fromthe original on December 23, 2016. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2019 .^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results" . Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2018. Archived fromthe original on February 23, 2020. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2019 .^ "Delaware Election Results" . Delaware Department of Elections. RetrievedNovember 9, 2022 .^ "Delaware Election Results" . Delaware Department of Elections. RetrievedNovember 9, 2022 .^ "Department of Elections - State of Delaware" .elections.delaware.gov . RetrievedDecember 29, 2024 .
