Delaware's 20th Senate district is one of 21 districts in the Delaware Senate. It has been represented by Republican Gerald Hocker, the current Senate Minority Leader, since 2012.[3]
| Delaware's 20th State Senate district | |||
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| Registration | 44.3% Republican 33.2% Democratic 22.5% No party preference | ||
| Demographics | 79% White 9% Black 7% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Native American 3% Other | ||
| Population (2018) | 48,045[1] | ||
| Registered voters | 38,245[2] | ||
Geography
District 20 is based in southeastern Sussex County along the Atlantic Ocean, including the communities of Millsboro, Selbyville, Ocean View, Bethany Beach, Dagsboro, Frankford, Fenwick Island, Millville, South Bethany, Roxana, and Oak Orchard.[4][5] It borders the state of Maryland.[1]
Like all districts in the state, the 20th Senate district is located entirely within Delaware's at-large congressional district. It overlaps with the 37th, 38th, 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 20th 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 | Gerald Hocker (incumbent) | 24,001 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 24,001 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gerald Hocker (incumbent) | 17,908 | 72.4 | |
| Democratic | Perry Mitchell | 6,831 | 27.6 | |
| Total votes | 24,739 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gerald Hocker | 14,290 | 68.0 | |
| Democratic | Richard Eakle | 6,736 | 32.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,026 | 100 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
Federal and statewide results
| Year | Office | Results[8][9] |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | President | Trump 57.8 – 41.2% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 62.2 – 34.6% |
| 2014 | Senate | Wade 58.0 – 40.6% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 58.4 – 40.5% |
| Senate | Carper 50.8 – 42.9% | |
| Governor | Markell 55.7 – 42.2% |