James Purcell

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James Purcell

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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 6, 2018

James Purcell (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Delaware State Senate to represent District 18. Purcell lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Elections

2018

See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Delaware State Senate District 18

David Wilson defeated James Purcell in the general election for Delaware State Senate District 18 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Wilson (R)	65.2	10,816
	Submit photo	James Purcell (D)	34.8	5,783

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,599 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware State Senate District 18

James Purcell advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware State Senate District 18 on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	James Purcell

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 18

David Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 18 on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		David Wilson

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See also

• State legislative elections, 2018
• Delaware State Senate elections, 2018
• Delaware State Senate

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Delaware State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Bryan Townsend

Minority Leader:Gerald Hocker

Senators

District 1

Dan Cruce (D)

District 2

Darius Brown (D)

District 3

S. Elizabeth Lockman (D)

District 4

Laura Sturgeon (D)

District 5

Raymond Seigfried (D)

District 6

Russ Huxtable (D)

District 7

Spiros Mantzavinos (D)

District 8

David Sokola (D)

District 9

Jack Walsh (D)

District 10

Stephanie Hansen (D)

District 11

Bryan Townsend (D)

District 12

Nicole Poore (D)

District 13

Marie Pinkney (D)

District 14

Kyra Hoffner (D)

District 15

David Lawson (R)

District 16

Eric Buckson (R)

District 17

Trey Paradee (D)

District 18

David Wilson (R)

District 19

Brian Pettyjohn (R)

District 20

Gerald Hocker (R)

District 21

Bryant Richardson (R)

Democratic Party (15)

Republican Party (6)