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2026 Race · Delaware

U.S. Senate

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in Delaware is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Chris Coons (Democratic), Michael Katz (Republican), John Shulli (Republican), and Dexter Bland (Independent). The seat is currently held by Christopher A. Coons (Democratic), who has served since November 2010, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Michael Katz

Republican

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John Shulli

Republican

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Dexter Bland

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Christopher A. Coons

Democratic · Since November 2010

Vice Chairman

Senate Select Committee on Ethics

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • Foreign Relations
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • S.4707

    Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026

2026 Delaware U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Delaware in 2026?

Chris Coons (Democratic), Michael Katz (Republican), John Shulli (Republican), and Dexter Bland (Independent). Chris Coons is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Delaware U.S. Senate election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Delaware and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Christopher A. Coons, a Democratic, currently represents Delaware, serving since November 2010.

What committees does Christopher A. Coons serve on?

Christopher A. Coons serves on Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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