Who's running in Delaware's at-large congressional district
2 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
2 candidates · ballot order · Sarah McBride currently holds this seat
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What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Lower costs for families; she has said she is in Congress to fight for Delawareans and bring down costs rather than to fight about bathrooms.
Protect Medicaid and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Paid family and medical leave, including more flexible FMLA leave.
End U.S. involvement in the 2026 war with Iran; she has voted for House war powers resolutions.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large district since January 2025; won the 2024 general election with 58% of the vote.
Delaware state senator for the 1st District from 2021 to 2025; sponsored Delaware's paid family and medical leave law and the ban on the gay panic defense.
Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025.
Introduced the Flexible Leave Act with Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and the Global Respect Act with Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
Complied with the House Republican rule, adopted after her election, requiring members to use restrooms matching their sex assigned at birth.
Endorsed by Gov. Matt Meyer, Sen. Chris Coons, the Delaware Democratic Party and the American Federation of Government Employees, among others.
Had raised about $5.06 million with $2.7 million on hand as of August 26, 2026.
We found no published arguments for or against this candidate.
What we couldn’t verify
No published argument for or against McBride by a named supporter or opponent was found. Coverage of the general election has focused on the primary result rather than on arguments about her record.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
Delaware held its primaries on September 15, 2026. Two candidates are on the November ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' general-election candidate list: Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, unopposed in her primary, and Republican Joseph Arminio, who won a three-way primary with 47.9% over John Whalen III, the 2024 nominee, and Earl Cooper, whom the state Republican Party had endorsed. Lee Murphy withdrew before the primary. Candidates are listed in the Department's order.
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