U.S. Senator
Vote for 1Chris Coons and Michael "Dr. Mike" Katz, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.
| Topic | Chris Coons | Michael "Dr. Mike" Katz |
|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Democratic, Incumbent | Republican |
| Occupation | U.S. Senator from Delaware; former attorney for W.L. Gore & Associates Source: chriscoons.com | Physician (anesthesiologist and pediatric critical-care specialist) and business owner Source: drmikekatz.com |
| Prior offices | New Castle County Council President, 2001-2005 (per FOX 29, Oct. 21, 2026) Source: fox29.comNew Castle County Executive, 2005-2010 (per FOX 29, Oct. 21, 2026) Source: fox29.comU.S. Senator since 2010 special election Source: fox29.com | Delaware State Senate, 2009-2013 (elected as a Democrat) Source: drmikekatz.com |
| Campaign money | Raised: $7,685,072; Spent: $4,493,874; Cash on hand: $5,031,711 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $176,647; Spent: $159,972; Cash on hand: $16,675 (through 2026-09-30) Source: fec.gov |
| Taxes and budget | Not found Know a source? Send it | "No New Taxes on Working Families." Source: drmikekatz.com |
| Economy and jobs | "He is relentless in advocating for American manufacturing and innovation" Source: chriscoons.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Health care | "Chris believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care" Source: chriscoons.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Public safety | "increase resources for local law enforcement, enforcing stricter gun violence prevention measures" Source: chriscoons.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Housing and cost of living | "Chris is committed to finding creative ways to eliminate roadblocks to home ownership" Source: chriscoons.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Record in office | Committees (per FOX 29, Oct. 21, 2026): Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Ethics (vice chairman), Judiciary, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Source: fox29.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Not found Know a source? Send it | Jeff Hague, President, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Source: drmikekatz.comSussex County Republican Party Executive Committee Source: drmikekatz.comState Sen. Dave Wilson Source: drmikekatz.comState Rep. Danny Short Source: drmikekatz.comJulianne Murray, former Delaware GOP Chair Source: drmikekatz.comNorthern New Castle County Republican Party Source: drmikekatz.comCollege Republicans of America Source: drmikekatz.comAmerica First Insight Source: drmikekatz.com |
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