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Delaware ballot

U.S. Senate Delaware

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: September 15, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.24 · Moderate Liberal

Chris Coons, a Democratic candidate, is the incumbent.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Christopher Beardsley ran for U.S. Senate Delaware in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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UnaffiliatedFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusinessman

Dexter Bland is an independent candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 3 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateMilitary officer

Colonel John Shulli is a military officer with 28 years of service running for U.S. Senate in Delaware in his first campaign. He emphasizes protecting national sovereignty, developing advanced energy and AI technology, and reforming education with classical and STEM focus.

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RepublicanMedical doctor

Dr. Michael Katz is a pediatric anesthesiologist and small business owner running for U.S. Senate from Delaware. A Republican, he emphasizes healthcare reform, fiscal responsibility, congressional term limits, and putting Delaware families first.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Pamela Brown ran for U.S. Senate Delaware in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Scott Walker ran for U.S. Senate Delaware in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Travis Stevens is a former bedside nurse and healthcare advocate running as a write-in candidate for U.S. Senate in Delaware. He emphasizes universal healthcare access and pharmaceutical pricing reform, affordable housing, and opposition to military involvement in Middle East conflicts.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

William McVay is an unaffiliated write-in candidate seeking his first election to U.S. Senate Delaware. He emphasizes reducing regulatory burden to help small businesses thrive, empowering teachers in classrooms, and providing transparent constituent access.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

William Taylor ran for U.S. Senate Delaware in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.24 · Moderate LiberalAdvanced

Chris Coons, a Democratic candidate, is the incumbent.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateExecutive

E. No-Trump Hansen is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Delaware in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateHistorian

Jeff Appelhans is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Delaware in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateMilitary officer

Colonel John Shulli is a military officer with 28 years of service running for U.S. Senate in Delaware in his first campaign. He emphasizes protecting national sovereignty, developing advanced energy and AI technology, and reforming education with classical and STEM focus.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEngineer

Mary Louve is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Delaware in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedMedical doctor

Dr. Michael Katz is a pediatric anesthesiologist and small business owner running for U.S. Senate from Delaware. A Republican, he emphasizes healthcare reform, fiscal responsibility, congressional term limits, and putting Delaware families first.

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