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chrisflowers — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Add certified November 2026 general election candidate information here after verification.

Michael Katz

chrisflowers — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Michael Katz (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Delaware. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on September 15, 2026.

Katz (Democratic Party) was a member of the Delaware State Senate, representing District 4. He assumed office in 2009. He left office in 2013.

Christopher Beardsley

chrisflowers — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Christopher Beardsley is a former federal employee who is running a primary challenge against Sen. Coons. A political newcomer, Beardsley’s platform centers on government reform and civil liberties, appealing to disaffected progressive voters.

Dexter Bland

chrisflowers — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dexter Bland is an independent candidate for Senate in Delaware, billing himself as a centrist alternative. Bland is a small business owner in Newark with no prior political campaigns.

Chris Coons

chrisflowers — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Incumbent U.S. Senator from Delaware since 2010. Coons is a close ally of President Biden and a leading voice on foreign policy in the Senate. He is expected to run for re-election in 2026 (no retirement announcement). Coons is known for centrist Democratic views and bipartisan deal-making.

Lee Murphy

chrisflowers — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A retired teacher and former Amtrak conductor who has run for office before (GOP nominee for U.S. House in 2020 and 2022). Murphy is a likely Republican candidate for Senate in 2026 (Delaware GOP has no statewide officeholders, so Murphy’s name recognition from past races stands out).