Delaware U.S. Senate Class 2

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Basis: Delaware Department of Elections · next event 2026-09-15

Current field

6 candidates

John ShulliChallenger
Republican · state primary qualified
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$105K raised
Prior service stated by the campaign
- Army Reserve member“John Shulli is a member of the Army Reserve.” source
- Office of the Secretary of War's Chief of Digital and Artificial Intelligence“Worked for the Office of the Secretary of War's Chief of Digital and Artificial Intelligence.” source
Stated priorities, in the campaign's words
- “bringing accountability to government and bringing back the "American System" economy” source
- “make us energy independent, and turn our State into the jobs factory” source
Stated positions, in the campaign's words
- “Allocate health care funding directly to Americans, not to insurance companies” source
- “strictly ban the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)” source
- “Build a state-of-the-art "Iron Dome" missile defense shield”
Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzChallenger
Republican · state primary qualified
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$70K raised
Biography, in the campaign's words
- “30 Years Building & operating businesses in Delaware” source
- “spent 30 years in Delaware treating patients, building businesses, and filing real legislation” source
- “35+ Years Physician & pediatric critical care anesthesiologist” source
Prior service stated by the campaign
- Delaware Senate committee member, Delaware“served on the Delaware Senate's Small Business, Banking, Education, and Energy/Transportation Committees — 2012” source
Chris CoonsIncumbent
Democratic · state primary qualified
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
Biography, in the campaign's words
- “He earned a law degree from Yale Law School and a master’s degree in ethics from Yale Divinity School” source
- “Chris grew up in Hockessin” source
- “Chris worked as an attorney for Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates” source
Prior service stated by the campaign
- New Castle County Council President, New Castle County“As New Castle County Council President and New Castle County Executive” source
E. No-Trump HansenChallenger
Democratic · state primary qualified
No campaign website is reported to the FEC for this candidate.
Jeff AppelhansChallenger
Democratic · state primary qualified
No campaign website is reported to the FEC for this candidate.
Mary LouveChallenger
Democratic · state primary qualified
No campaign website is reported to the FEC for this candidate.

“closing the Federal Department of Education” source

“Deploy 10–12 factory-built SMRs” source

“End the Ukraine war, freeze the battle lines and declare Ukraine a neutral state” source

“Enforce aggressive deportation operations, secure the border” source

“no cuts to benefits and no increase in the retirement age” source

“Unleash American oil, natural gas, and coal” source

“two terms for Senators, six terms for Representatives, and a single six-year term for the President” source

“Facilitate complete non-VA care access (private choice)” source

“repeal Obamacare” source

“all AI models respect the Bill of Rights” source

“all voters must show photo ID, proof of citizenship, and No mail-in ballots” source

“I support a national right to carry” source

“backing police officers against frivolous lawsuits” source

“Deploy federal RICO charges to shatter gang violence” source

“use strategic tariffs to penalize nations that do not buy American” source

Quoted verbatim from the candidate's own campaign site, which is linked to them through an FEC committee filing. Passages are selected automatically; the wording is the campaign's, and it is a self-description rather than an independent account.

Delaware State Senator, Delaware“filing real legislation in the State Senate” source

Member, Delaware Senate Small Business, Banking, Education, and Energy/Transportation Committees, Delaware“Senator Katz served on the Delaware Senate's Small Business, Banking, Education, and Energy/Transportation Committees — 2012.” source

State Senator, Delaware“When I served as a State Senator” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“healthcare access, economic growth, jobs, energy costs, and affordability” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“Reject red-flag confiscation, block federal firearm registries” source
“I support a diversified, reliable energy strategy — including safe nuclear power” source
“A strong military, honored veterans, a modern VA, and a nation that stands with allies” source
“Eliminate federal barriers that drive up the cost of housing construction.” source
“Dismantle two-tiered justice, stop federal censorship, and rein in the regulatory state” source
“Expand early childhood, align education with the modern workforce” source
“Finish the wall, interdict fentanyl, and restore federal accountability at the border” source
“Fully fund military readiness. Modernize America's Armed Forces.” source
“Fund rural health initiatives that put specialists and primary care physicians within reach” source
“Halt wasteful spending, cut red tape, and lower energy and housing costs” source
“Lower drug costs, fix rural care gaps, and shift the system” source
“Pass the SAVE Act, audit voter rolls, and verify every ballot is cast by a citizen” source
“Back the blue, defend the Constitution, and protect Bill of Rights freedoms” source
“preserve women's sports as a competitive category for biological females” source
“Cut federal red tape, lock in pro-growth taxes, and bring critical manufacturing home” source

Claimed endorsements, in the campaign's words

“America First Insight Names Dr. Mike Katz the America First Candidate” source
“State Rep. and Former House Minority Leader Danny Short Endorses Dr. Mike Katz” source
“State Senator Dave Wilson Endorses Dr. Mike Katz for U.S. Senate” source
“Officially Endorsed By Delaware Republican Party Independent Party of Delaware” source
“Julianne Murray Supports Dr. Mike Katz” source

New Castle County Executive, New Castle County“As New Castle County Council President and New Castle County Executive” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“focusing on Opportunity, Security, and Justice” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“advocating for American manufacturing and innovation” source
“committed to finding creative ways to eliminate roadblocks to home ownership, including pushing back on Trump’s unlawful tariffs” source
“he remains committed to standing with Ukrainians in their fight for freedom” source
“Chris believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care” source
“supporting new clean energy technologies to reduce and eventually replace our reliance on fossil fuels” source
“find a path to comprehensive immigration reform” source
“legislating on judicial ethics reforms” source
“protecting access to reproductive health care” source
“increase resources for local law enforcement, enforcing stricter gun violence prevention measures” source
“investments in education and workforce training programs” source