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Delaware Campaign Finance
Delaware residents gave $7.5M in itemized donations in the 2026 cycle, about $7.17 per person.
- Itemized donations
- $7.5M
- 2026 cycle
- Contributions
- 70,814
- Average $106
- To Democrats
- $3M
- 39%
- To Republicans
- $1.1M
- 15%
Where Delaware donors gave
By the party of the receiving committee
- Democratic 39%
- Republican 15%
- Other 46%
U.S. Senate candidates from Delaware
2026 cycle, total receipts
| Candidate | Raised | From individuals | Spent | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DChristopher A. CoonsIncumbent | $5M | $2.2M | $2.1M | $5M |
| DLisa Blunt RochesterIncumbent | $1.2M | $666K | $1.3M | $104K |
| RMichael S KatzChallenger | $190K | $60.9K | $174K | $16.1K |
| RJohn ShulliChallenger | $126K | $17.5K | $126K | $51 |
| DChristopher BeardsleyChallenger | $22.4K | $9,006 | $13.2K | $9,191 |
| DJeffery Ryan AppelhansChallenger | $2,046 | $1,946 | $109 | $1,938 |
| REugene (gene) J Truono Jr.Challenger | $1,687 | $0 | $1,687 | $471 |
U.S. House races in Delaware
2026 cycle, top fundraiser in each of 1 district
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| District | Top fundraiser | Raised | Candidates | Raised in race |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE-AL | DSarah Elizabeth McBride | $5.6M | 5 | $5.6M |
Top House fundraisers in Delaware
2026 cycle, total receipts
| Candidate | Race | Raised | From individuals | Spent | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSarah Elizabeth McBrideIncumbent | House, DE-AL | $5.6M | $4.7M | $3.4M | $2.3M |
| RJoseph Joe Ph.d. ArminioChallenger | House, DE-AL | $12.3K | $7,432 | $5,358 | $6,944 |
| DLisa Blunt RochesterIncumbent | House, DE-AL | $5,277 | $0 | $2,415 | $3,478 |
| RJohn J Whalen IiiChallenger | House, DE-AL | $1,741 | $1,049 | $3,782 | $5,505 |
| RDonyale London HallChallenger | House, DE-AL | $779 | $779 | $539 | $240 |
Donations by county in Delaware
By the donor's ZIP code, largest first
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| # | County | Amount | Contributions | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | $4.7M | 41,145 | 40% | 13% |
| 2 | Sussex County | $2M | 19,280 | 51% | 16% |
| 3 | Kent County | $551K | 8,288 | 16% | 27% |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have Delaware residents donated to political campaigns?
- Delaware residents made 70,814 itemized contributions totaling $7,540,436 in the 2026 cycle. About 39% went to Democratic committees and 15% to Republican committees.
- Which Delaware Senate candidate has raised the most?
- Christopher A. Coons has raised $4,956,015 in the 2026 cycle, with $5M cash on hand.
- Which House candidate in Delaware has raised the most?
- Sarah Elizabeth McBride (district at large) has raised $5,556,755.
- Which county in Delaware gives the most?
- Donors in New Castle County gave the most, $4.7M.