Kyle Evans Gay

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In 2024, Gay defeated Republican nominee Ruth Briggs King in the Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election, becoming the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware. Her main campaign themes included reproductive freedom, gun violence prevention, and economic initiatives such as economic mobility for working parents, job creation, and support for small and local businesses. She was sworn into office on January 21, 2025, succeeding Bethany Hall-Long. [4]

Personal life

Gay lives in the Heatherbrooke neighborhood of Wilmington, New Castle County with her husband Olin and their two daughters. [14]

References

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  2. "Candidate for Lt. Governor: Kyle Evans Gay". Bay To Bay News. October 24, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  3. "DSU Hosts the Governor and Lt Governor's Inauguration Ceremony". DSU. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Kyle Evans Gay". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  5. "Kyle Evans Gay wins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor". Delaware First Media. September 11, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Meet Your Senator: Kyle Evans Gay". Delaware Senate Democrats. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 "Former Senator Kyle Evans Gay (D)". Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  8. "Kyle Evans Gay". Martindale. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  9. "Senate Bill 5". Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  10. "Senate Bill 205". Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  11. "Senate Bill 301". Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  12. "Senate Bill 343". Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  13. "House Bill 70". Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  14. "Meet Kyle". Kyle Evans Gay, State Senator. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
Kyle Evans Gay
(02-19-2025) Kyle Evans Gay.jpg
27th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
Assumed office
January 21, 2025
Delaware Senate
Preceded by Member of the Delaware Senate
from the 5th district

2021–2025
Succeeded by
Political offices
Vacant
Title last held by
Bethany Hall-Long
Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
2025–present
Incumbent