West Virginia's 13th Senate district is one of 17 districts in the West Virginia Senate. It is currently represented by Democrat Bob Beach and Republican Mike Oliverio.[2][3] All districts in the West Virginia Senate elect two members to staggered four-year terms.
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| Demographics | 88% White 4% Black 2% Hispanic 3% Asian 2% Other | ||||||||
| Population (2017) | 118,123[1] | ||||||||
Geography
editDistrict 13 is based in the city of Morgantown, covering parts of Marion and Monongalia Counties. Other communities in the district include Fairmont, Pleasant Valley, Barrackville, Monongah, Star City, Westover, and Cheat Lake.[4]
The district is located entirely within West Virginia's 1st congressional district, and overlaps with the 49th, 50th, and 51st districts of the West Virginia House of Delegates.[5] At around 260 square miles, it is the smallest district in the Senate. It borders the state of Pennsylvania.[1]
Recent election results
edit2022
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Barbara Fleischauer | 5,346 | 82.5 | |
| Democratic | Rich Jacobs | 1,134 | 17.5 | |
| Total votes | 6,480 | 100 | ||
| Republican | Mike Oliverio | 4,512 | 80.4 | |
| Republican | Carly Braun | 1,099 | 19.6 | |
| Total votes | 5,611 | 100 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Mike Oliverio | 13,495 | 50.3 | |
| Democratic | Barbara Fleischauer | 13,342 | 49.7 | |
| Total votes | 26,837 | 100 | ||
Historical election results
edit2020
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Rebecca Polis | 4,275 | 58.1 | |
| Republican | John Provins | 3,089 | 41.9 | |
| Total votes | 7,364 | 100 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Mike Caputo | 26,095 | 56.2 | |
| Republican | Rebecca Polis | 20,321 | 43.8 | |
| Total votes | 46,416 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Beach (incumbent) | 18,692 | 52.2 | |
| Republican | Mike Oliverio | 17,129 | 47.8 | |
| Total votes | 35,821 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
edit| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Roman Prezioso (incumbent) | 10,433 | 59.6 | |
| Democratic | Jack Oliver | 7,078 | 40.4 | |
| Total votes | 17,511 | 100 | ||
| Republican | Barry Bledsoe | 4,615 | 58.2 | |
| Republican | James Clawson | 3,318 | 41.8 | |
| Total votes | 7,933 | 100 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Roman Prezioso (incumbent) | 24,404 | 59.6 | |
| Republican | Barry Bledsoe | 16,544 | 40.4 | |
| Total votes | 40,948 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Beach (incumbent) | 12,055 | 51.5 | |
| Republican | Kris Warner | 10,589 | 45.2 | |
| American Third Position | Harry Bertram | 767 | 3.3 | |
| Total votes | 23,411 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roman Prezioso (incumbent) | 23,211 | 63.1 | |
| Republican | Casey Mayer | 13,549 | 36.9 | |
| Total votes | 36,760 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Federal and statewide results
edit| Year | Office | Results[8][9] |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | President | Trump 51.2 – 46.3% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 52.8 – 39.6% |
| 2014 | Senate | Capito 51.3 – 44.8% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 52.3 – 45.2% |
| Senate | Manchin 58.3 – 37.6% | |
| Governor | Tomblin 50.1 – 44.6% |
Historical district boundaries
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "State Senate District 13, WV". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Robert D. Beach (D - Monongalia, 13)". West Virginia State Senate. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Mike Caputo (D - Marion, 13)". West Virginia State Senate. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ "Senate District Maps - 2010 Plan". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ David Jarman. "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?". Daily Kos. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "West Virginia State Senate District 13". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election - November 6, 2012". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD". Daily Kos. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result". CNalysis. Retrieved June 9, 2021.