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U.S. Representative, At Large

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2 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Delaware's one member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending for the whole state.

Photo of Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio
Joseph "Dr. Joe" ArminioCampaign photo — drjoeforcongress.com

Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio

Republican

The gist

  • Proposes a one-time private debt jubilee
  • Opposes U.S. military action against Iran
  • Supports steering Israel toward a two-state solution
  • Supports in-person Election Day voting with photo ID
  • Supports ending sanctuary cities
  • Proposes mandatory formal debate in grades 9–12
More about Joseph
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  1. Proposes a one-time private debt jubilee

    Dr. Joe for Congress

    Campaign website · Dr. Joe for Congress · drjoeforcongress.com

    “institute a one-off, non-inflationary Modern Debt Jubilee!”
  2. Opposes U.S. military action against Iran

    Foreign Policy — Dr. Joe for Congress

    Campaign website · Dr. Joe for Congress · drjoeforcongress.com

    “I have publicly opposed the Iran War, even prior to February 28, 2026.”
  3. Supports steering Israel toward a two-state solution

    Foreign Policy — Dr. Joe for Congress

    Campaign website · Dr. Joe for Congress · drjoeforcongress.com

    “I am for steering Israel toward the Two-State Solution.”
  4. Supports in-person Election Day voting with photo ID

    Constitutional Integrity — Dr. Joe for Congress

    Campaign website · Dr. Joe for Congress · drjoeforcongress.com

    “Votes should be cast in person on election day … Proper, physical documentation - including photo ID - should be required to vote.”
  5. Supports ending sanctuary cities

    Dr. Joe for Congress

    Campaign website · Dr. Joe for Congress · drjoeforcongress.com

    “I agree with President Trump: end sanctuary cities and enforce the law.”
  6. Proposes mandatory formal debate in grades 9–12

    Dr. Joe for Congress

    Campaign website · Dr. Joe for Congress · drjoeforcongress.com

    “I stand for teaching critical thinking and unfiltered economic history — including mandating formal debate for grades 9–12”
Photo of Sarah McBride
Sarah McBrideOfficial portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Sarah McBride

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

  • Supports a $15 federal minimum wage indexed to inflation
  • Pledges to sponsor and support the PRO Act
  • Supports an assault weapons ban and stronger background checks
  • Supports a public option and expanded Medicare benefits
  • Supports more renewable energy investment and net-zero emissions
  • Supports legalizing marijuana and expunging convictions
  • Supports abortion rights and Medicaid coverage of reproductive care
More about Sarah
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  1. Supports a $15 federal minimum wage indexed to inflation

    Building a Working Families Economy — Sarah McBride for Congress

    Campaign website · McBride for Delaware · sarahmcbride.com

    “Congress must increase the federal minimum wage to $15 and set it to rise with inflation.”
  2. Pledges to sponsor and support the PRO Act

    Workers’ Rights & Strong Unions — Sarah McBride for Congress

    Campaign website · McBride for Delaware · sarahmcbride.com

    “In Congress, I will sponsor and support the PRO Act.”
  3. Supports an assault weapons ban and stronger background checks

    Gun Violence — Sarah McBride for Congress

    Campaign website · McBride for Delaware · sarahmcbride.com

    “I will vote to strengthen background checks, ban assault weapons, and institute safeguards to prevent dangerous individuals from getting guns.”
  4. Supports a public option and expanded Medicare benefits

    Universal Health Care Expansion — Sarah McBride for Congress

    Campaign website · McBride for Delaware · sarahmcbride.com

    “we should expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing while lowering the age of eligibility and providing a public option.”
  5. Supports more renewable energy investment and net-zero emissions

    Climate Change & Sustainability — Sarah McBride for Congress

    Campaign website · McBride for Delaware · sarahmcbride.com

    “I’ll fight to increase investment in renewable energy, make green technologies affordable and accessible for consumers and businesses”
  6. Supports legalizing marijuana and expunging convictions

    Criminal Justice Reform — Sarah McBride for Congress

    Campaign website · McBride for Delaware · sarahmcbride.com

    “I’ll vote to end mass incarceration, legalize marijuana and expunge convictions”
  7. Supports abortion rights and Medicaid coverage of reproductive care

    Protect Reproductive Health Care — Sarah McBride for Congress

    Campaign website · McBride for Delaware · sarahmcbride.com

    “I will be a staunch advocate for coverage, including through Medicaid, for the full range of reproductive health care patients need”

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