Chris Coons projected winner of Delaware Senate race

Decision 2026 Chris Coons projected winner of Delaware Senate race Democratic incumbent Chris Coons defeated Republican challenger Michael Katz in Delaware's U.S. Senate race, securing another six-year term. By Cherise Lynch and The Associated Press • Published November 3, 2026 • Updated on November 3, 2026 at 8:45 pm Democratic incumbent Chris Coons won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Delaware, defeating Republican Mike Katz. Coons won a third full term over Katz, who had previously been a Democrat and served as a state lawmaker. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE DE – Senate 99% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Projected Winner Chris Coons 63.6% 240,347 Mike Katz 36.4% 137,764 Coons has served as Senator for the first state since 2010 and has racked up numerous accomplishments to tout over those years. The longtime senator grew up in Hockessin and says he "carries Delaware with him every day in the Senate." Coons has criticized President Donald Trump's tariffs and described the war with Iran as illegal. Coons said he "fought back against Trump’s efforts to slash Medicaid and take affordable health care from thousands of Delawareans." Elections Decision 2026 Nov 4 Democrats gain big wins in Pa., historic victories nationwide Elections Nov 3 Shapiro, Brooks, Harvie win in Pa., Democrats gain control of Congress He also pointed to funding he secured for "major developments" in Delaware's future, including efforts to build affordable housing and protect the state's natural wonders. With his victory over Katz, Coons will continue representing Delaware in the Senate. Delaware has not elected a Republican senator in more than three decades. This article tagged under: Decision 2026 Delaware Elections