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Delaware Democrat cruises past 'No-Trump' challenger
Sen. Chris Coons easily won his primary despite facing an opponent who legally changed his name to oppose Trump.
In brief
Sen. Chris Coons easily won his primary despite facing an opponent who legally changed his name to oppose Trump. A candidate's legal name change to E. No-Trump Hansen couldn't overcome an incumbent senator's political strength in a deep-blue state. Originally reported by New York Post.
Coons wins Delaware primary easily
Sen. Chris Coons defeated a small field of challengers to secure the Democratic nomination for his third Senate term, a race he's expected to win in November.
Challenger legally changed name to No-Trump
E. No-Trump Hansen, formerly Eric Hansen, legally changed his name to reflect his opposition to Trump and ran as a business executive focused on curbing presidential power.
“The name E. (Eric) No-Trump Hansen isn't a gimmick, it's his complete commitment to positive change.”
Hansen's platform: limit presidential power
Hansen proposed legislation to restrict presidential authority, restore checks and balances, and root out corruption as his response to Trump's policies.
“Trump has said he'll go after his critics by any means available.”
Hansen switched parties for this race
Hansen ran as a Republican in 2024 and won the GOP nomination before losing to Democrat Lisa Blunt-Rochester. He officially began campaigning under his new name in July as a Democrat.
Coons faces general election competition
Coons' primary victory sets up a November matchup against either Mike Katz or John Shulli from the Republican primary.
Delaware has been Democratic stronghold since 1966
Delaware hasn't elected a Republican senator since 1966, when a 29-year-old Joe Biden defeated incumbent J. Caleb Boggs, cementing the state as deep-blue for decades.
The big picture
A candidate's legal name change to E. No-Trump Hansen couldn't overcome an incumbent senator's political strength in a deep-blue state.
