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. DE – Senate 44.2% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Projected Winner Chris Coons 67.1% 99,638 Mike Katz 32.9% 48,791 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.” 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 story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. ...read more read less