GOP Chair Murray decides against bid for governor

Delaware GOP Chair Julianne Murray will not run in this year’s gubernatorial election.

The leader of Delaware’s Republican Party has decided against a run for governor.

Julianne Murray, chair of the Delaware GOP announced Monday that she will forego the gubernatorial race to help strengthen her party.

“I cannot sit idly by as our party faces the prospect of division and distraction,” Murray said in a statement. “Now, more than ever, unity is our greatest asset in championing conservative values and reclaiming Delaware from the grip of RADICAL DEMOCRAT governance. We must break the stranglehold of one-party rule.”

Just a few days ago, House Minority Leader Rep. Mike Ramone, R-Dover — announced his campaign for governor, citing that the state has had 32 years of one-party rule and an increase in taxes, goods and services.

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Ramone faces off against three Democrats: Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and National Wildlife Federation Chief Executive Officer Collin O’Mara.

In Monday’s statement, Murray said it’s imperative to maintain focus on party unity and organizational strength, and to take the fight to the party in power.

“With an unwavering commitment to party welfare and the electorate, Murray reaffirms her dedication to leadership responsibilities and the collective advancement of conservative principles,” the statement reads. “Expressing gratitude to supporters who endorsed the prospect of her candidacy, Murray pledges to steer the Delaware GOP towards victory in the forthcoming elections. “

Jarek Rutz

Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.