Ruth King

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ruth will fight to address the increase of theft occurring to small businesses to make Delaware safer for business. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ruth is passionate about increasing safety on Delaware’s roads. Delaware has too many fatalities due to vehicle accidents and congestion, impacting our utility workers. Ruth envisions a Delaware with the safest workplaces, schools, communities, and roadways in America. Infrastructure / Transportation From internet access to road construction, infrastructure is the foundation of communities across Delaware. Safer roads, better schools, and access to broadband are essential for improving Delaware’s way of life. Economy By removing regulatory roadblocks, Ruth will push legislation that allows businesses to flourish. Whether it is small businesses or large corporations, quick state approvals are necessary for communities to build a strong economy. Healthcare Ruth believes the state should pass legislation to help fund and staff state hospitals to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare within Delaware. Healthcare Ruth will push legislation that supports the expansion of primary and emergency care for communities throughout Delaware. Education Ruth will ensure that students and parents have the ability to choose what kind of education they want and assure quality throughout all of the different educational paths. Ruth had an untraditional path to becoming an educator and wants to make entering the field more accessible, thus making Delaware a more attractive state for teachers. As a former educator, Ruth knows what needs to be done to fix Delaware’s public education system. Defense / Veterans Ruth understands that female veterans can be underrecognized and less likely to seek and receive care. Ruth will ensure that all veterans—no matter their gender—have access to the best medical care in the country.