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The 2020 Delaware Senate election was held on November 3, 2020, concurrently with the elections for the Delaware House of Representatives, to elect members to the Delaware General Assembly. 11 of the 21 seats in the Delaware Senate were up for election.[1] Primary elections were held on September 16, 2020.[2]
Democrats increased their majority in the Senate by gaining two seats, winning 14 seats, compared to seven seats for the Republicans.
Retirements
Democrats
- District 1: Harris McDowell III retired.[1]
Incumbents defeated
In primary elections
- District 13: Democrat David McBride lost renomination to Marie Pinkney, who went on to win the general election.[2][3]
In the general election
- District 5: Republican Catherine Cloutier was defeated by Democrat Kyle Evans Gay.
- District 7: Republican Anthony Delcollo was defeated by Democrat Spiros Mantzavinos.
Predictions
Results summary
Statewide
Summary of the November 3, 2020 Delaware Senate election results |
Party | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats |
Before | Up | Won | After | +/– |
| Democratic | 9 | 130,663 | 55.41 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 |
| Republican | 9 | 105,142 | 44.59 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
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Total | 235,805 | 100 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 21 | |
Source: Delaware Elections Results, 2, 3 |
Popular vote | | | | Democratic | | 55.41% | Republican | | 44.59% | |
Senate seats | | | | Democratic | | 66.67% | Republican | | 33.33% | |
District
Results of the 2020 Delaware State Senate election by district:[5]
District | Democratic | Republican | Total | Result |
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % |
District 1 | 16,865 | 73.30% | 6,144 | 26.70% | 23,009 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 5 | 13,475 | 52.31% | 12,283 | 47.69% | 25,758 | 100.00% | Democratic gain |
District 7 | 10,399 | 51.35% | 9,851 | 48.65% | 20,250 | 100.00% | Democratic gain |
District 8 | 13,281 | 100.00% | - | - | 13,281 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 9 | 12,728 | 67.07% | 6,248 | 32.93% | 18,976 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 12 | 21,606 | 100.00% | - | - | 21,606 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 13 | 14,044 | 75.84% | 4,475 | 24.16% | 18,519 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 14 | 16,492 | 59.49% | 11,229 | 40.51% | 27,721 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 15 | 11,773 | 44.66% | 14,587 | 55.34% | 26,360 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 19 | - | - | 16,324 | 100.00% | 16,324 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 20 | - | - | 24,001 | 100.00% | 24,001 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
Total | 130,663 | 55.41% | 105,142 | 44.59% | 235,805 | 100.00% | |
Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
- District 7, 2.8% gain
- District 5, 4.6% gain
Detailed results by State Senate sistrict
District 1
Delaware's 1st State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Sarah McBride | 16,865 | 73.3% |
| Republican | Steve Washington | 6,144 | 26.7% |
Total votes | 23,009 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 5
Delaware's 5th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Kyle Evans Gay | 13,475 | 52.3% |
| Republican | Catherine Cloutier (incumbent) | 12,283 | 47.7% |
Total votes | 25,758 | 100.0% |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
District 7
Delaware's 7th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Spiros Mantzavinos | 10,399 | 51.4% |
| Republican | Anthony Delcollo (incumbent) | 9,851 | 48.6% |
Total votes | 20,250 | 100.0% |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
District 8
Delaware's 8th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | David Sokola (incumbent) | 13,281 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 13,281 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 9
Delaware's 9th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jack Walsh (incumbent) | 12,728 | 67.1% |
| Republican | Todd Ruckle | 6,248 | 32.9% |
Total votes | 18,976 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 12
Delaware's 12th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Nicole Poore (incumbent) | 21,606 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 21,606 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 13
Delaware's 13th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Marie Pinkney | 14,044 | 75.8% |
| Republican | Alexander M. Homich | 4,475 | 24.2% |
Total votes | 18,519 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 14
Delaware's 14th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Bruce Ennis (incumbent) | 16,492 | 59.5% |
| Republican | Craig Pugh | 11,229 | 40.5% |
Total votes | 27,721 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 15
Delaware's 15th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | David G. Lawson (incumbent) | 14,587 | 55.3% |
| Democratic | Jacqueline Hugg | 11,773 | 44.7% |
Total votes | 26,360 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 19
Delaware's 19th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Brian G. Pettyjohn (incumbent) | 16,324 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 16,324 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 20
Delaware's 20th State Senate District general election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Gerald Hocker (incumbent) | 24,001 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 24,001 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ a b "Delaware State Senate elections, 2020".
- ^ a b "Live: Delaware State Primary Election Results 2020". The New York Times. September 15, 2020.
- ^ Chase, Randall (September 16, 2020). "Progressive newcomer defeats Delaware state Senate leader". Associated Press.
- ^ "October Overview: Handicapping the 2020 State Legislature Races". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "2020 General Election Report". Delaware Department of Elections. November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
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