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Coons wins Delaware primary over No-Trump Hansen
Chris Coons secured Delaware’s Democratic Senate nomination after defeating three challengers, including E. No-Trump Hansen.
In brief
Chris Coons secured Delaware’s Democratic Senate nomination after defeating three challengers, including E. No-Trump Hansen. Coons’ primary win keeps him on track for a third full Senate term in a state where Democrats have long dominated Senate races. Originally reported by Fox News.
Coons cruises again
Sen. Chris Coons won Delaware’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating a small field of challengers as he seeks a third full term in November.
“A Democratic stalwart cruised to a primary victory in Delaware on Tuesday”
A name made a point
One challenger, formerly Eric Hansen, campaigned as E. No-Trump Hansen. His run centered on limiting presidential power and checking corruption.
“The name E. (Eric) No-Trump Hansen isn't a gimmick”
Hansen took the risk
Hansen told WHYY he changed his name to mark his opposition to Trump and expected political blowback for doing it.
“I’m willing to bear that risk anyway”
A recent party switch
Hansen had run as a Republican in 2024 and won the GOP Senate nomination before losing to Democrat Lisa Blunt-Rochester.
November field forms
Coons defeated Hansen, Jeff Appelhans and Mary Louve. The Republican nominee will be Mike Katz or John Shulli.
Delaware’s long pattern
Coons first entered the Senate after Joe Biden became vice president. Delaware has not elected a Republican senator since J. Caleb Boggs in 1966.
“The First State hasn’t sent a Republican to the upper chamber since 1966”
What matters most
Coons’ primary win keeps him on track for a third full Senate term in a state where Democrats have long dominated Senate races.
