Ruth Briggs King

Ruth Briggs King is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware and has been a long-serving public servant in the state legislature. A lifelong Delawarean from Sussex County, she graduated from Sussex Central High School and earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Wilmington University. Briggs King has a diverse professional background that includes experience in healthcare, education, and business, particularly in the real estate sector where she held executive roles with the Sussex County Association of Realtors. She also served as a high school teacher at Polytech High School, contributing her expertise in education before transitioning into politics. In the Delaware House of Representatives, she represented the 37th District for over a decade, focusing on economic development, education, and community safety.

Key Campaign Issues:

• Education Reform: Advocating for increased school funding equity and support for educators, aiming to improve Delaware’s student achievement rankings.

• Economic Development: Promoting policies that reduce regulatory burdens and foster growth for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.

• Community Safety: Addressing public safety by expanding successful programs like the Safe Streets Initiative and ensuring better support for law enforcement and veterans.

Briggs King's campaign emphasizes a balanced approach to policy-making, leveraging her experience in both public service and private sector leadership to tackle Delaware’s economic and social challenges effectively