2012 Delaware Senate election ← 2010 November 6, 2012 (2012-11-06 ) 2014 →
Delaware Senate Results: Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold
The2012 Delaware Senate election was held on November 6, 2012 to elect all 21 members of theDelaware Senate . The election coincided with theelections for other offices, including thePresidency ,U.S. Senate ,U.S. House of Representatives ,Governor , andstate house . Theprimary election was held on September 11, 2012.[ 1]
District 6: Republican incumbent and Minority Whip Liane Sorenson is retiring.[ 2]
District 20: Democratic incumbent George Bunting is retiring.[ 3]
Popular vote Democratic
62.50% Republican
35.38% Independent
1.31% Libertarian
0.80%
Senate seats Democratic
61.90% Republican
38.10%
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Incumbent DemocratHarris McDowell III has represented the 1st district since 1977.
Incumbent DemocratMargaret Rose Henry has represented the 2nd district since 1994.
Incumbent DemocratRobert Marshall has represented the 3rd district since 1979.
Delaware Senate 3rd district Democratic primary election, 2012 Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Robert Marshall (incumbent)2,504 62.21% Democratic Eric M. Anderson 912 22.66% Democratic Timothy J. Meades Sr. 609 15.13% Total votes 4,025 100%
The new 4th district includes the homes of incumbent DemocratMichael Katz , who has represented the 4th district since 2009, and RepublicanLiane Sorenson , who has represented the 6th district since 1995. Sorenson didn't seek re-election. Katz lost re-election here to RepublicanGregory Lavelle .
Incumbent RepublicanCatherine Cloutier has represented the 5th district since 2001.
The new 6th district is based in theCape Region in costalSussex County , and includesRehoboth Beach ,Lewes , andMilton . The district has no incumbent. RepublicanErnesto Lopez won the open seat.
Delaware Senate 6th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Andrew W. Staton 2,088 58.05% Democratic Robert G. Frederick 814 22.63% Democratic Micheal C. Miller Sr. 695 19.32% Total votes 3,597 100%
Delaware Senate 6th district Republican primary election, 2012 Party Candidate Votes % Republican Ernesto Lopez 2,163 54.87% Republican Glen Urquhart 1,779 45.13% Total votes 3,942 100%
Incumbent DemocratPatti Blevins has represented the 7th district since 1991.
Incumbent DemocratDavid Sokola has represented the 8th district since 1991.
Incumbent DemocratKaren Peterson has represented the 9th district since 2003.
Incumbent DemocratBethany Hall-Long has represented the 10th district since 2009.
Incumbent Democratic President pro temporeTony DeLuca has represented the 11th district since 1999. DeLuca lost re-nomination to fellow DemocratBryan Townsend . Townsend won the general election.
Incumbent RepublicanDorinda Connor has represented the 12th district since 1997. Connor lost re-election to DemocratNicole Poore .
Incumbent Democratic Majority LeaderDavid McBride has represented the 13th district since 1979.
Incumbent DemocratBruce Ennis has represented the 14th district since 2007.
Incumbent RepublicanDavid Lawson has represented the 15th district since 2011.
Incumbent RepublicanColin Bonini has represented the 16th district since 1995.
Incumbent DemocratBrian Bushweller has represented the 17th district since 2009.
Incumbent Republican Minority LeaderGary Simpson has represented the 18th district since 1999.
Delaware Senate 18th district Republican primary election, 2012 Party Candidate Votes % Republican Gary Simpson (incumbent)1,515 68.03% Republican Matthew A. Opaliski 712 31.97% Total votes 2,227 100%
Incumbent Republican Joseph Booth has represented the 19th district since 2009. Booth lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Eric Bodenweiser. Bodenweiser later withdrew from the general election and was replaced on the ballot byBrian Pettyjohn . Pettyjohn won the general election.
Delaware Senate 19th district Republican primary election, 2012 Party Candidate Votes % Republican Eric Bodenweiser 1,736 52.75% Republican Joseph Booth (incumbent) 1,555 47.25% Total votes 3,291 100%
Incumbent Democrat George Bunting has represented the 20th district since 1997. Bunting retired and RepublicanGerald Hocker won the open seat.
Incumbent DemocratRobert Venables Sr. has represented the 21st district since 1989.
^ "Delaware Senate elections, 2012" . Ballotpedia. RetrievedJune 25, 2022 .^ Hayes, Jennifer (April 3, 2012)."Sorenson, Lee announce plans to retire from General Assembly" .Dover Post . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2012 . ^ "Sen. Bunting to retire" .Dover Post . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2012 .^ Daigneau, Elizabeth; Jacobson, Louis (October 23, 2012)."The Latest Chamber-by-Chamber Analysis of the 2012 State Legislative Elections" .Governing .Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. RetrievedJuly 13, 2024 . ^ "Primary Election (Official Results)" . State of Delaware Department of Elections. September 13, 2012. Archived fromthe original on September 20, 2012. RetrievedJune 25, 2022 .^ "General Election (Official Results)" . State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 14, 2012. Archived fromthe original on November 15, 2012. RetrievedJune 25, 2022 .^ Redistricted from the6th district. ^ Replacement for Eric Bodenweiser.
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