Senator Chris Coons has secured his Democratic primary victory in Delaware, setting the stage for a fall election rematch against former state senator Michael Katz, who emerged victorious in the Republican primary after defeating another candidate. The race will now pit the incumbent against a challenger with prior political experience, as Katz advances to face Coons in the general election. With Delaware leaning heavily Democratic in recent years, the contest will test whether the state’s blue trend holds amid shifting national dynamics. The outcome could signal broader trends in midterm elections, where Senate races remain pivotal.
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) is set to sail through to another term in the Senate after winning his Tuesday primary in his solidly blue state, Decision Desk HQ projects. He’ll face off this fall against former state Sen. Michael Katz, who faced U.S. Army Reserves Col. John Shulli in the fight for the Republican nod....
