Federal
U.S. Senator
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A U.S. senator votes on federal laws, confirms federal judges and cabinet members, and ratifies treaties; Delaware elects two for six-year terms.
Taxes & budget
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
- Pledges to halt wasteful spending and cut red tape
Chris CoonsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
- Opposes red-flag gun seizures and federal gun registries
- Supports finishing the border wall and fentanyl interdiction
Chris CoonsDemocratic
- Supports more police resources and stricter gun laws
Education
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
- Supports expanding early childhood education
- Supports limiting women's sports to biological females
Chris CoonsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
No documented position found.
Chris CoonsDemocratic
- Proposes reforming rental assistance and expanding homeowner incentives
Economy & jobs
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
- Supports cutting federal regulation and reshoring manufacturing
Chris CoonsDemocratic
- Supports manufacturing, workforce training and union pensions
Environment & parks
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
No documented position found.
Chris CoonsDemocratic
- Supports clean energy to replace fossil fuels
Health & human services
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
- Proposes lowering drug costs and fixing rural care gaps
Chris CoonsDemocratic
- Opposes cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid
Government & transparency
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
- Supports the SAVE Act and voter-roll audits
Chris CoonsDemocratic
- Proposes an oversight body to monitor ICE
Courts & justice
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican
No documented position found.
Chris CoonsDemocratic
- Supports protecting access to reproductive health care
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 9 issues covered in this race.