Delaware's 19th Senate district
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Delaware's 19th Senate district is one of 21 districts in the Delaware Senate. It has been represented by Republican Brian Pettyjohn since 2012.[3]
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36.4% Democratic
23.0% No party preference
| Delaware's 19th State Senate district | |||
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| Registration | 40.6% Republican 36.4% Democratic 23.0% No party preference | ||
| Demographics | 67% White 14% Black 16% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Other | ||
| Population (2018) | 49,788[1] | ||
| Registered voters | 30,749[2] | ||
Geography
District 19 covers central Sussex County, including the communities of Georgetown, Bridgeville, and Long Neck.[4][5] It borders the state of Maryland.[1]
Like all districts in the state, the 19th Senate district is located entirely within Delaware's at-large congressional district. It overlaps with the 20th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 39th, 40th, and 41st districts of the Delaware House of Representatives.[6]
Recent election results
Delaware Senators are elected to staggered four-year terms. Under normal circumstances, the 19th district holds elections in presidential years, except immediately after redistricting, when all seats are up for election regardless of usual cycle.
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Pettyjohn (incumbent) | 16,324 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 16,324 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Pettyjohn (incumbent) | 14,003 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 14,003 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Pettyjohn | 9,817 | 59.8 | |
| Democratic | Jane Covington | 6,605 | 40.2 | |
| Total votes | 16,422 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||