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Chris Coons
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Chris Coons

Chris Coons

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Senate · DE · Since 2010
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForUndecided
Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstUndecided

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; advocates for Amtrak and Northeast Corridor rail investment.

Economy & Jobs
Strongly For

Supports bipartisan economic legislation, manufacturing investment, and the CHIPS and Science Act for American competitiveness.

Supports strengthening the ACA, lowering drug costs, and expanding access to mental health services.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with both border security and a pathway to citizenship.

Supports targeted student debt relief, apprenticeship programs, and increased education funding.

Supports strong national defense and serves on the Foreign Relations Committee emphasizing diplomacy alongside military strength.

Supports clean energy investment and climate action; co-sponsored the Super Pollutants Act and clean energy tax credits.

Supports bipartisan criminal justice reform and has worked across the aisle on sentencing and reentry issues.

A leading voice on the Foreign Relations Committee supporting multilateral diplomacy, strong alliances, and Ukraine aid.

Supports responsible AI development and tech regulation while fostering innovation and Delaware's corporate sector.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits; opposes cuts and privatization.

Supports universal background checks and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Supports expanding affordable housing programs and addressing homelessness.

Supports clean energy transition while taking a pragmatic approach that includes natural gas as a bridge fuel.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
3 of 3 votes match stated positions

Election History

2020DE Senate
Won
59.4%504,000 votes
vs.Lauren Witzke(R)38%