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By The Canadian Press

Democrat Chris Coons wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Delaware

Nov 3, 2026 | 6:01 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. Coons has criticized President Donald Trump’s tariffs and described the war with Iran as illegal. Delaware has not elected a Republican senator in more than three decades. The Associated Press declared Coons the winner at 8:00 p.m. EST.

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