2026 United States Senate election in Delaware
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The 2026 United States Senate election in Delaware will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Delaware. Democratic incumbent Chris Coons is seeking a third full term. Primary elections will take place on September 15, 2026.[1] Republicans have not won a U.S. Senate election in Delaware since 1994.
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November 3, 2026
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jeff Appelhans, historian[2]
- Chris Coons, incumbent U.S. senator (2010–present)[3]
- Eric No-Trump Hansen, Republican nominee for U.S. senate in Delaware in 2024[2]
- Mary Louve, engineer and domestic violence advocate[2]
Withdrawn
- Christopher Beardsley, former federal employee (running for state senate)[4][better source needed]
Endorsements
Chris Coons
- U.S. senators
- Lisa Rochester, Delaware (2025–present)[3]
- U.S. representatives
- Sarah McBride, DE-AL (2025–present)[3]
- Statewide officials
- Kathy Jennings, attorney general of Delaware (2019–present)[3]
- Matt Meyer, governor of Delaware (2025–present)[3]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Coons (D) | $6,669,194 | $3,804,023 | $4,705,684 |
| Chris Beardsley (D) | $22,356 | $13,165 | $9,191 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Katz, former Democratic state senator (2009–2013) and Independent Party nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024[15]
- John Shulli, instructor at the U.S. Army War College[15]
- Alec Coppola[16]
Endorsements
Michael Katz
- Political parties
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| John Shulli (R) | $105,295 | $59,182 | $46,112 |
| Michael Katz (R) | $70,152 | $32,148 | $38,004 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Independents
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Dexter Bland, business owner[20]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[21] | Solid D | April 13, 2026 |
| Decision Desk HQ[22] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Economist[23][a] | Safe D | May 22, 2026 |
| FiftyPlusOne[24] | Safe D | August 3, 2026 |
| Fox News[25] | Solid D | July 21, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | April 23, 2026 |
| Race To The WH[27] | Safe D | May 22, 2026 |
| RealClearPolitics[28] | Solid D | May 19, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[29] | Safe D | March 4, 2026 |
| Silver Bulletin[30] | Solid D | August 11, 2026 |
Notes
- The Economist's prediction model uses unconventional terminology. For the purpose of equivalency, their "Very Likely" ratings are formatted as a "Likely" rating while "Likely" ratings are formatted as a "Lean" rating.
