Chris Coons
Recent media appearances
DebateOct 22, 2026Delaware U.S. Senate candidate forumRotary Club of Wilmington forum (WHYY)
InterviewSep 4, 2026Candidate Conversations: Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Chris CoonsDelaware Public Media- InterviewJun 12, 2026Sen. Chris Coons talks about Trump's new nominee for national intelligence directorNPR Morning Edition
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Overview
Chris Coons has represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate since 2010. He serves on the Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Ethics committees, where he is vice chair, and is the top Democrat on the Defense Appropriations subcommittee. coons.senate.gov
Before the Senate he spent a decade in New Castle County government as County Council president and county executive. He was the Democratic nominee in 2026 and ran against Republican Mike Katz. coons.senate.gov whyy.org
Platform
- Says he is leading Senate efforts to reform rental assistance, expand homeowner incentives and streamline federal housing programs.chriscoons.com
- Says he opposes changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid that he sees as threats to coverage.chriscoons.com
- Proposes an oversight body for ICE and a bar on agents operating at sensitive locations such as schools and hospitals.chriscoons.com
- Says he supports body cameras for ICE officers and a judicial warrant requirement for immigration arrests.whyy.org
- Says he supports guardrails on artificial intelligence.whyy.org