Delaware Senate
Chris Coons (D) vs. Michael Katz (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Chris Coons
Who they are
In their words: “Defend our democratic values. Stand with Chris.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Affordable Housing :
- Jobs :
- Health care:
- Public Safety:
- Foreign Policy :
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Chris Coons", checked against FEC records.
Michael Katz
Who they are
In their words: “Dr. Mike Katz is a physician, business owner, and former Delaware State Senator running for U.S. Senate in 2026.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Economy & Cost of Living
- 1. Defeating Inflation through Fiscal Responsibility
- 2. Cutting the Red Tape for Small Businesses and Jobs
- 3. Lowering Costs for Essential Needs: Energy & Housing
- Energy Affordability and American Energy Dominance
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Dr. Mike Katz for U.S. Senate", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Chris knows that many Delawareans are struggling to afford their rent or buy a home, a critical step in getting ahead.source
Reining in inflation and restoring fiscal discipline. In medicine, if a treatment is causing the patient's condition to deteriorate, you don't double down on it. You change the treatment. You stop the bleeding, re-examine the data, and implement a strategy that actually works.source
Inflation isn't an accident; it is the direct symptom of reckless, unchecked federal spending. When the government prints and spends trillions of dollars we do not have, the value of the dollar drops, and the cost of everything you buy goes up. Halt Wasteful Federal Spending.source
Chris believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care, which is why he has fought against Trump’s threats to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.source
Common Ground means no family's health depends on their zip code. I have spent over forty years inside the U.S.source
Chris believes we need to focus on restoring fairness and justice to the American immigration system. That means enforcing the laws on the books and ensuring that the system isn’t run by unqualified, unaccountable federal immigration agents.source
National security begins with secure borders. See the Border Security & National Sovereignty section for the full three-pillar architecture — physical control, fentanyl and cartel interdiction, and structural accountability.source
While in county government, Chris worked closely with the second largest police department in Delaware and understands the sacrifice officers make every day.source
Restoring the rule of law and protecting our constitutional order. A society without the rule of law is a society in operational failure.source
Our individual liberties are under constant bureaucratic pressure. We are seeing unprecedented federal attempts to regulate free speech, label dissent as "misinformation," and infringe upon the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. Protect the First Amendment.source
Every child's future is determined by their potential, not their address. As a pediatric trained anesthesiologist and critical care physician, I understand the critical role that early childhood and secondary education play in enabling children to discover and develop their interests and talents,…source
Delaware is our country’s lowest-lying state, and Chris knows that climate change represents a generational threat to our state, our country, and the entire planet.source
American foreign policy is fundamentally about ensuring our security and protecting our prosperity. That is why Chris has worked across the aisle to ensure we have the tools and strategy to compete with China and he remains committed to standing with Ukrainians in their fight for freedom.source
Keep America's promise to those who defend our freedom. America's strength begins with the men and women who volunteer to defend our nation. Every service member takes an oath to support and defend the Constitution and stands ready to sacrifice for our freedom.source
Too many Americans believe their government doesn’t work for them, which is why Chris is committed to leading with integrity and rebuilding a sense of fairness in our system, from holding his colleagues accountable as the Vice Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee to legislating on judicial ethics…source
The weaponization of government doesn't just happen in a courtroom; it happens through regulatory overreach.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Abortion, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Chris Coons (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
