West Virginia's 13th Senate district

West Virginia's 13th Senate district is one of 17 districts in the West Virginia Senate. It is currently represented by Democrats Bob Beach and Mike Caputo.[2] All districts in the West Virginia Senate elect two members to staggered four-year terms.

West Virginia's 13th
State Senate District
Senator
  Bob Beach (D–Morgantown)
Mike Caputo
D–Rivesville
Demographics88% White
4% Black
2% Hispanic
3% Asian
2% Other
Population (2017)118,123[1]

Though it voted for both Donald Trump and Mitt Romney, the 13th district is the most Democratic-leaning district in the Senate.

Geography

District 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.[3]

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.[4] At around 260 square miles, it is the smallest district in the Senate. It borders the state of Pennsylvania.[1]

Recent election results

2020
2020 West Virginia Senate election, District 13[5]
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
2018 West Virginia Senate election, District 13[5]
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
2016 West Virginia Senate election, District 13[5]
Primary election
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
2014 West Virginia Senate election, District 13[5]
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
2012 West Virginia Senate election, District 13[6]
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 in District 13
Year Office Results[7]
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%

References
  1. "State Senate District 13, WV". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  2. "Robert D. Beach (D - Monongalia, 13)". West Virginia State Senate. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  3. "Senate District Maps - 2010 Plan". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  4. David Jarman. "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?". Daily Kos. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  5. "West Virginia State Senate District 13". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  6. "Statewide Results General Election - November 6, 2012". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  7. "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD". Daily Kos. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
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