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16-09-2026
In the Delaware primary elections held on September 15, 2026the final primary contests of the 2026 midterm election cyclethe major races unfolded as follows:U.S. Senate Race
- Democratic Primary: Incumbent Democratic Senator Chris Coons secured victory after facing three primary challengers. Among them was former business executive Eric Hansen, who ran under the name “E. No-Trump Hansen.” Coons held a dominant fundraising lead, bringing in more than $6.8 million, while his closest primary challenger reported $150,000 and the others reported none.
- Republican Primary: Former state lawmaker Mike Katz won the Republican nomination to face Coons in the general election.
- Outlook: Delaware remains solidly Democratica Republican has not won a U.S. Senate seat from the state since 1966making Coons heavily favored to win in November.
- Democratic Primary: Delaware’s lone U.S. House representative, incumbent Democrat Sarah McBride, ran uncontested in the primary.
- Republican Primary: Joe Arminio won the Republican nomination to challenge McBride in November, defeating two other candidates, including McBride’s 2024 general election opponent and a former primary rival who switched parties.
- Context: The report highlights McBride’s first term as the first openly transgender member of Congress, referencing legislative tensions over House facilities access rules introduced by House leadership early in her term.