Delaware
Delaware ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Maryland to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. The state takes its name from the adjacent Del ...
's 19th Senate district is one of 21 districts in the
Delaware Senate. It has been represented by
Republican Brian Pettyjohn since 2012.
Geography
District 19 covers central
Sussex County, including the communities of
Georgetown,
Bridgeville, and
Long Neck. It borders the state of
Maryland
Maryland ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to ...
.
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.
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
2016
2012
Federal and statewide results
References
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Sussex County, Delaware