It has been represented by Democrat Russ Huxtable since 2023, succeeding Republican Ernesto López.

[3] District 6 is based in the Cape Region in coastal Sussex County, covering Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milton, and the surrounding communities.

It overlaps with the 14th, 20th, and 36th districts of the Delaware House of Representatives.

[6] Delaware Senators are elected to staggered four-year terms.

Under normal circumstances, the 6th district holds elections in midterm years, except immediately after redistricting, when all seats are up for election regardless of usual cycle.