Delaware holds U.S. Senate primary and more races to watch today
Summary
Delaware held its primary elections for U.S. Senate, House, and local offices, marking the final primaries of the 2026 midterm cycle. Senator Chris Coons won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Mike Katz in November, while Representative Sarah McBride ran unopposed in the Democratic House primary.Key Facts
- Delaware’s primaries took place on the third Tuesday of September due to state law scheduling.
- Senator Chris Coons secured the Democratic nomination with over $6.8 million raised for his campaign.
- Coons’ main primary challenger was Eric Hansen, who campaigned under the name "E. No-Trump Hansen" with minimal fundraising.
- Mike Katz won the Republican Senate primary and will challenge Coons in the general election.
- Delaware is considered a strong Democratic state, and a Republican has not won a Senate seat there since 1966.
- Sarah McBride, the state’s only U.S. House representative and the first transgender member of Congress, faced no Democratic primary opposition.
- Three Republicans, including former primary challenger Earl Cooper and past opponent John Whalen III, will run against McBride in November.
- McBride has been a target of some Republican lawmakers due to her transgender identity, including controversies over congressional restroom rules.
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