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Delaware Senate Race: A Historic Potential
The Delaware Senate race features Lisa Blunt Rochester, who could become the state's first female and Black senator, against Republican Eric Hansen and independent Michael Katz.
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Lisa Blunt RochesterEric HansenMichael KatzTom CarperMary Ann Shadd Cary
- What is Lisa Blunt Rochester's political experience?
- Blunt Rochester's political career includes serving four terms in the House of Representatives, various positions in Delaware state government, and as CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League.
- What are the political backgrounds of the candidates?
- Her opponents are Republican Eric Hansen, a former Walmart executive, and independent Michael Katz, a physician and former Delaware state senator.
- Why is Lisa Blunt Rochester considered the frontrunner?
- Blunt Rochester is the presumptive favorite due to her name recognition, voter registration numbers favoring Democrats in Delaware, and significantly more campaign funds compared to her opponents.
- What are the key policy positions of the opposing candidates?
- Hansen's platform focuses on balancing the budget, reducing government size, and implementing term limits in Congress, while Katz has refused outside campaign donations.
- Who are the candidates running in the Delaware U.S. Senate race?
- Lisa Blunt Rochester is running for the U.S. Senate in Delaware. If she wins, she would become the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the Senate.