West Virginia's 13th Senate district explained

State:West Virginia
District:13
Chamber:Senate
Representative:
Mike Oliverio
RMorgantown
Mike Caputo
DRivesville
Percent White:88
Percent Black:4
Percent Hispanic:2
Percent Asian:3
Percent Other Race:2
Population:118,123[1]
Population Year:2017

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.

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.[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

2022

Historical election results

Federal and statewide results

YearOfficeResults[6] [7]
2020PresidentTrump 51.2 – 46.3%
2016PresidentTrump 52.8 – 39.6%
2014SenateCapito 51.3 – 44.8%
2012PresidentRomney 52.3 – 45.2%
SenateManchin 58.3 – 37.6%
GovernorTomblin 50.1 – 44.6%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Senate District 13, WV. Census Reporter. January 3, 2020.
  2. Web site: Robert D. Beach (D - Monongalia, 13). West Virginia State Senate. January 3, 2020.
  3. Web site: Mike Caputo (D - Marion, 13). West Virginia State Senate. May 30, 2022.
  4. Web site: Senate District Maps - 2010 Plan. West Virginia Legislature. January 3, 2020.
  5. Web site: How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?. David Jarman. Daily Kos. January 3, 2020.
  6. Web site: Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD. Daily Kos. January 3, 2020.
  7. Web site: 2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result. CNalysis. June 9, 2021.