Ruth Ann Minner
American politician and businesswoman (1935–2021)
Ruth Ann Minner (also known as Ruth Ann Coverdale; January 17, 1935 – November 4, 2021) was an American businesswoman and politician. She was the first female governor in Delaware (2001 to 2009). She was a member of the United States Democratic Party. She began her political career during the 1970s. She was born Ruth Coverdale in Sussex County, Delaware.
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Minner died on November 4, 2021 under hospice care in Milford, Delaware from problems caused by a fall at the age of 86.[1]
References
change- ↑ Cherry, Amy (November 4, 2021). "'A trailblazer': Delaware's 1st female governor, Ruth Ann Minner, has died". WDEL 101.7FM.