Chris Coons

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Christopher A. Coons

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth September 9, 1963 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Chris Coons holds degrees in chemistry and political science from Amherst College and a master's degree in ethics and J.D. from Yale. He began his career in high-finance and public service, gaining experience through various roles, including as in-house counsel for W.L. Gore & Associates. Coons has demonstrated leadership in public office, serving as President of New Castle County Council and New Castle County Executive, where he balanced the county budget and maintained a AAA bond rating. His professional background also includes board memberships and volunteer work in various capacities.

Political Ideas

Chris Coons's political identity is marked by an ideological agility that allows him to align with both progressive and centrist positions. He demonstrates a calculated approach to policymaking, such as advocating for universal background checks while also working with Republicans on gun control legislation. Coons's support for comprehensive immigration reform and his efforts to protect civil rights and women's rights reveal a deeply rooted commitment to equality and justice, while his work on criminal justice reform shows a nuanced understanding of public safety and rehabilitation. His stance on climate change and economic policies further highlights a strategic blend of environmental sustainability and economic pragmatism.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

Delaware Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Christopher Beardsley

2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Delaware

291,804 votes (59.44%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Member
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Member
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Member
Foreign Relations
Member
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Member
Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Member
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Member
Judiciary
Member
Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
Member
Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
Member
Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
Member
Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law
Member
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
Select Ethics
Vice Chair
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Delaware

130,655 votes (55.83%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Delaware

174,012 votes (56.61%)

Win