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Chris Coons

Chris Coons

Democratic Incumbent

Chris Coons is the incumbent U.S. senator from Delaware, first elected in 2010. His official biography describes him as a pragmatic, bipartisan lawmaker who previously served in New Castle County government and worked in the private sector before entering the Senate.

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Background

Career History

U.S. Senator 2010 – Present
United States Senate

Represents Delaware in the Senate; serves on Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Ethics committees.

New Castle County Executive 2005 – 2010
New Castle County, Delaware

Led county government for six years before election to the Senate.

New Castle County Council President 2001 – 2005
New Castle County, Delaware

Served four years as council president.

Employee
W.L. Gore & Associates

Worked for the Delaware-based manufacturing company before entering county government.

Education

Amherst College BA in chemistry and political science (1985)
Yale University Law School JD in law (1992)
University of Nairobi study abroad in political science/chemistry coursework

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