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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Personal Background

Chris Coons holds degrees in chemistry and political science from Amherst College and earned a master's degree in ethics and a J.D. from Yale. He has demonstrated leadership in public service, having served as president of the New Castle County Council and county executive, where he balanced the county budget with a surplus. Coons has a background in managing institutional risk in high-finance, which he transitioned into public sector roles. He has been recognized for his academic achievements and contributions to public policy.

Political Ideas

Chris Coons's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive ideals with pragmatic governance, especially evident in his nuanced approach to gun violence and immigration. He advocates for universal background checks and supports legislation to restrict weapons of war, yet also champions comprehensive immigration reform and opposes anti-immigrant policies. Coons's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

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