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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Delaware holds final state primary of the cycle with contested races for U.S. Senate, House, and state offices

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Delaware voters head to the polls Tuesday for the nation's final state primary of the cycle, deciding major party nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state attorney general, state treasurer, and the state Legislature. Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Coons faces three primary challengers, while the race for state treasurer features an open seat with three Democrats competing for the nomination. Only voters registered with a specific political party may participate in that party's primary.

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Why It Matters

The primary election sets the candidate matchups for Delaware's November general election, determining which nominees advance to compete for federal and state offices.

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Who's Mentioned

PersonEric Hansen“Former business executive and Democratic primary challenger appearing on the bal”PersonJoseph Arminio“Republican candidate competing for the nomination”PersonPatty Rickman“Advocate for victims of domestic violence and Democratic primary challenger”PersonMary Louve“Naval architect and Democratic primary challenger”PersonMichael Katz“Former state Senator competing for the Republican nomination”OrganizationAssociated Press“Provides vote results and declares winners”PersonMike Miller“Business owner competing for the Democratic nomination”PersonJohn Whalen“Republican candidate competing for the nomination”PersonJeff Appelhans“University of Delaware history professor and Democratic primary challenger”locationWilmington“State's largest city”locationNewark“Home to the University of Delaware”PersonColleen Davis“Incumbent Democrat not seeking a third term”PersonDavid Graham“Republican unopposed for his party's nomination”PersonChris Coons“Democratic incumbent seeking a third full term”PersonKathy Jennings“State Attorney General facing primary challenges”PersonSarah McBride“Democratic incumbent unopposed in her primary”PersonMichael Smith“Economist competing for the Democratic nomination”PersonDwayne Bensing“Attorney and Democratic primary challenger”PersonTed Lauzen“Investment manager competing for the Democratic nomination”PersonMichael Ramone“Former state Rep. unopposed for the Republican nomination”locationNew Castle County“Most populous of Delaware's three counties”PersonEarl Cooper“Republican candidate competing for the nomination”PersonJohn Shulli“U.S. Army Reserves Col. competing for the Republican nomination”