Delaware's 13th Senate district is one of 21 districts in the
Delaware Senate. It has been represented by
Democrat
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Marie Pinkney
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since
2020
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, following her defeat of Senate President Pro Tempore
David McBride
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in the Democratic primary.
Geography
District 13 covers much of unincorporated
New Castle County to the south of
Wilmington, including
Red Lion, Monterey Farms, Fairwinds, Duross Heights, Clearvier Manor, and parts of
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and
Wilmington Manor.
Like all districts in the state, the 13th Senate district is located entirely within
Delaware's at-large congressional district. It overlaps with the 5th, 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th districts of the
Delaware House of Representatives.
Recent election results
Delaware Senators are elected to staggered four-year terms. Under normal circumstances, the 13th district holds elections in presidential years, except immediately after redistricting, when all seats are up for election regardless of usual cycle.
2020
2016
2012
Federal and statewide results
References
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New Castle County, Delaware