Senator Chris Coons Wins Delaware Democratic Primary Against E. No-Trump Hansen

<p>Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, secured a primary victory on September 15, 2026, defeating several challengers, including E. No-Trump Hansen. Coons is now positioned to run for a third term in the upcoming general election in November.</p><p>Hansen, formerly known as Eric Hansen, campaigned on a platform aimed at limiting presidential power, proposing legislation to address what he described as President Donald Trump’s "worst impulses." His campaign emphasized the need for checks and balances to combat corruption and self-dealing.</p><p>Hansen stated that his name change was a reflection of his opposition to Trump, saying, "Trump has said he’ll go after his critics by any means available. He will go after me, but I’m willing to bear that risk anyway — because the alternative is letting things get worse for Delawareans."</p><p>A statement of candidacy filed with the Federal Election Commission indicated that Hansen began campaigning under his new name in July. Previously, he had run as a Republican in 2024 but lost to Senator Lisa Blunt-Rochester.</p><p>Coons' primary victory positions him against either Mike Katz or John Shulli in the November election. Coons has been a prominent figure in Delaware politics, first entering Congress to replace Joe Biden when Biden was selected as Barack Obama's running mate. Since then, Coons has won multiple terms, with Delaware not electing a Republican to the Senate since 1966.</p>