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Delaware Sen. Chris Coons faces primary challenger named "E. No-Trump Hansen" and more races to watch today

The Associated Press projected that Coons defeated three challengers in Delaware’s Democratic Senate primary.

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons faces primary challenger named "E. No-Trump Hansen" and more races to watch today
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The Associated Press projected that Sen. Chris Coons won Delaware’s Democratic primary, while Mike Katz won the Republican primary to challenge him. Rep. Sarah McBride faces no primary challenger and will meet Republican nominee Joe Arminio in November.

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Christopher A. Coons
D · DE · SEN

Incumbent senator who won the Democratic primary

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Sarah McBride
D · DE-AL

Incumbent representative seeking reelection without a primary opponent

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Republican House candidate who won his primary to challenge McBride

Nancy Mace
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Representative who introduced the restroom ban and said it was aimed at McBride

Former business executive and Democratic primary challenger to Coons

Mike Johnson
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House Speaker who announced a restroom rule for House members

Former vice president whose departure from the Senate opened the seat Coons later filled

Republican Senate candidate who won his primary to challenge Coons

ALSO MENTIONED  J. Caleb Boggs, Former Delaware senator mentioned in historical election context

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Chris Coons Wins Delaware Democratic Senate Primary

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons won Delaware’s Democratic Senate primary. Center outlets place the result among other Delaware primary results and election matchups. Right-leaning outlets pair Coons’s win with details about challenger E. No-Trump Hansen’s campaign and opposition to Donald Trump.

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