U.S. Senate candidate · Delaware Senate
Christopher A. Coons
Overview
Poliscope ↗$4.96M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$12K
Outside support
+ $243K in 24/48-hour notices
$0
Outside opposition
3%
Small-dollar share
12%
In-state share
8
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $4.17M raised through Aug 26, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period. FEC.gov's headline for senators covers the full six-year term, so it is larger than the 2025–26 figure here.
Christopher A. Coons is a Democratic Senator from DE. Coons's campaign has raised $4.2 million from 932 donors. Funding includes 2.5% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 12.1% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP, LOCKHEED MARTIN. Campaign committees include CHRIS COONS FOR DELAWARE.
Backed byProvisional
Stephen Mandel
- Stephen Mandel gave $7,000 (2026)
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $4,994 (2026)
Crypto super PACs
- Coinbase Global Inc. PAC gave $1,000 (2026)
Industry moneyProvisional
Union PAC
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2026)
- AFT COPE gave $10,000 (2026)
- LIUNA PAC gave $2,500 (2026)
- LIUNA PAC gave $2,500 (2024)
- NALC PAC gave $1,000 (2026)
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
Records
Traded stocks in office
- 26 STOCK Act trades disclosed
Trades overlapping lobbying
- 7 trades in companies lobbying Congress the same year
Mostly out-of-state money
- 88% of itemized money from out of state
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Money
Poliscope ↗$4.96M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$1.99M
From individuals
$60K unitemized
$1.41M
From PACs
932
Donors
avg $634
47%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2010 2,581 donors$4.22M
- 2014 2,633 donors$5.83M
- 2016 234 donors$375K
- 2018 551 donors$761K
- 2020 3,094 donors$7.22M
- 2022 554 donors$979K
- 2024 892 donors$1.75M
- 2026 1,250 donors$4.17M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 1,414 gifts · 2%$37K
- $200-$499 139 gifts · 2%$34K
- $500-$999 182 gifts · 6%$94K
- $1,000-$2,899 380 gifts · 34%$513K
- $2,900+ 241 gifts · 55%$834K
- Refunds / negative records 3 gifts$-5K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT 14 gifts$28K
- YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP 9 gifts$24K
- LOCKHEED MARTIN 20 gifts$22K
- CAPITAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT COMPANY 7 gifts$18K
- YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR, LLP 9 gifts$17K
- BLACKSTONE 5 gifts$16K
- CAPITAL GROUP 6 gifts$14K
- YOUNG CONAWAY 4 gifts$14K
- BBR PARTNERS 4 gifts$13K
- LEIDOS 22 gifts$13K
- APOLLO MANAGEMENT 4 gifts$11K
- PFIZER INC 3 gifts$11K
- PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES 5 gifts$10K
- BALLARD SPAHR 6 gifts$10K
- GFP REAL ESTATE 3 gifts$10K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT 10 donors · 14 gifts$28K
- YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP 9 donors · 9 gifts$24K
- LOCKHEED MARTIN 20 donors · 20 gifts$22K
- CAPITAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT COMPANY 5 donors · 7 gifts$18K
- YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR, LLP 8 donors · 9 gifts$17K
- BLACKSTONE 4 donors · 5 gifts$16K
- CAPITAL GROUP 4 donors · 6 gifts$14K
- YOUNG CONAWAY 4 donors · 4 gifts$14K
- BBR PARTNERS 2 donors · 4 gifts$13K
- LEIDOS 21 donors · 22 gifts$13K
- APOLLO MANAGEMENT 4 donors · 4 gifts$11K
- PFIZER INC 2 donors · 3 gifts$11K
- PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES 3 donors · 5 gifts$10K
- BALLARD SPAHR 4 donors · 6 gifts$10K
- GFP REAL ESTATE 2 donors · 3 gifts$10K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEINBERG, JOSEPH | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MUNGER, PHILIP | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MANDEL JR, STEPHEN F | individual | CT | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| SCHMIDT, CALVIN | individual | PA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| SHETH, BRIAN | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BOURLA, ALBERT | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ABDEY, JULIAN | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| Mandel, Susan Z. | individual | CT | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| WALTON, S. ROBSON | individual | AR | $7,000 | — | 3 |
| DOERR, JOHN | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BRINICH-LANGLOIS, PATRICK | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PRITZKER, PENNY | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| RICKS, DAVID A. | individual | IN | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| EISENBERG, WARREN | individual | NJ | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PANAR, MANNY | individual | MD | $7,000 | — | 2 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCEANS PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| GRANITE VALUES PAC | NH | $10,000 | 2 |
| PEOPLE'S VOICE PAC | WI | $10,000 | 2 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| A NEW DIRECTION PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| MITTEN PAC | MI | $10,000 | 2 |
| COMMON GROUND PAC | VA | $10,000 | 2 |
| FOLLOW THE NORTH STAR FUND | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| FRONTLINE USA | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| NARRAGANSETT BAY PAC | RI | $10,000 | 2 |
| OFF THE SIDELINES PAC | MA | $10,000 | 2 |
| TURQUOISE PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| CHARTER OAK PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
Where the money comes from
- NY 22%$332K
- CA 19%$288K
- DE 12% · home state$183K
- MD 8%$118K
- PA 7%$111K
- VA 6%$90K
- DC 6%$86K
- MA 4%$59K
- FL 3%$38K
- TX 3%$38K
- CT 2%$36K
- NJ 2%$23K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗CHRIS COONS FOR DELAWARE: $1.18M across 713 operating expenditures, Jan 2, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULKERSON, KENNEDY & CO. | DC | fundraising consulting services · fundraising expenses | $266,708 | 29 |
| PAYROLL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE | DE | payroll taxes · payroll · payroll services | $167,971 | 91 |
| GPS IMPACT | IA | digital consulting services · digital advertising · list acquisition | $123,625 | 17 |
| PARKINSON, SAMUEL | DE | salary | $82,313 | 30 |
| CAPITOL COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATES, INC. | DC | compliance services | $82,115 | 15 |
| JBW CONSULTING, LLC | NY | fundraising consulting services | $76,000 | 14 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA | NE | credit card payment - below if itemized · credit card fee · credit card fees | $69,104 | 25 |
| ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES | MA | merchant fees | $38,757 | 70 |
| HARBOR LIGHT STRATEGIES LLC | DE | strategic consulting services | $37,400 | 8 |
| NGP VAN, INC. | DC | software | $27,380 | 4 |
| TECHNICOLOR CAMPAIGNS | PA | media production services | $24,000 | 1 |
| DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE (DELAWARE) | DE | rent · voter file | $23,155 | 3 |
By stated purpose
- fundraising consulting services 30 payments$311K
- payroll 30 payments$118K
- salary 104 payments$118K
- digital consulting services 15 payments$89K
- compliance services 15 payments$82K
- credit card payment - below if itemized 21 payments$69K
- merchant fees 133 payments$57K
- payroll taxes 31 payments$48K
- travel 100 payments$46K
- strategic consulting services 8 payments$37K
- software 52 payments$33K
- fundraising expenses 13 payments$31K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $12K 3 filings | — | |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION C00483693 | Support | $10 1 filing | — |
Since the latest regular reports
Reported in 24/48-hour notices; may overlap periodic reports. Late spending is reported in 24- and 48-hour notices before it appears in a regular report; these amounts are shown separately and are not included in the totals above.
| Spender | Stance | In notices | Dated after |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB PAC C00492140 Donors include Deborah Simon ($5.00M) | Support | $232K 3 notices, latest Oct 5, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $12K 3 notices, latest Aug 27, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗5,557 roll calls on record: 3,508 yea, 1,867 nay, 173 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 89 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | On the Amendment | Yea | Agreed to 77–23 | |
| Sep 23, 2026 | On the Nomination | Nay | Confirmed 50–47 | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Not Voting | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Not Voting | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | On the Nomination | Nay | Confirmed 49–45 | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Nay | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | On the Motion to Proceed | Yea | Agreed to 77–22 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Not Voting | Agreed to 74–24 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 3633 Digital Asset Market Clarity Act | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Not Voting | Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | On the Nomination | Not Voting | Confirmed 52–45 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Not Voting | Cloture Motion Agreed to 47–46 | |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 5271 A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification. | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Nay | Rejected 52–46 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | On the Nomination | Nay | Confirmed 50–49 | |
| Aug 8, 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Nay | Cloture Motion Agreed to 50–49 | |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea | Passed 90–6 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | On the Motion to Table | Yea | Agreed to 61–32 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to 91–6 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | On the Nomination | Nay | Confirmed 51–47 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea | Passed 86–11 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | On the Amendment | Nay | Rejected 32–64 | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 187 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)". | On the Motion to Proceed | Yea | Rejected 48–50 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | On the Cloture Motion | Nay | Cloture Motion Agreed to 50–44 | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | On the Nomination | Nay | Confirmed 51–44 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4668 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Sports and Recreation | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 3258 | Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Transportation and Public Works | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 3257 | John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act | cosponsor | Transportation and Public Works | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 5551 | A bill to promote United States and allied energy and mineral security, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 5529 | A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to permit the owner or exclusive licensee of an exclusive right under that title to file a petition to designate a foreign online location as a foreign digital piracy site, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 5521 | A bill to provide for adjustment of status for eligible nationals of Ukraine, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 5533 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 897 | A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. | cosponsor | Congress | Sep 23, 2026 | — |
| 5490 | A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 23, 2026 | — |
| 896 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems. | cosponsor | — | Sep 23, 2026 | — |
| 4429 | Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Foreign Trade and International Finance | Sep 22, 2026 | — |
| 864 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week". | cosponsor | — | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 868 | A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". | cosponsor | — | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 2015 | National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 5412 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to repeal the residency requirement for circuit judges, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS COONS FOR DELAWARE | C00475392 | S / P | principal | $20.3M |
Terms in Congress
| end | fax | url | type | class | party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-03 | 202-228-3075 | http://www.coons.senate.gov | sen | 2 | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 | 202-228-3075 | https://www.coons.senate.gov | sen | 2 | Democrat |
| 2027-01-03 | — | https://www.coons.senate.gov | sen | 2 | Democrat |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
| Traded | Asset | Type | Amount | Owner | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2024 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $50,001 - $100,000 | self | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Feb 10, 2023 |
| May 3, 2022 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $250,001 - $500,000 | self | May 3, 2022 |
| Nov 9, 2021 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $1,001 - $15,000 | Child | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Nov 9, 2021 | W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. | sale_partial | $1,001 - $15,000 | Child | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Aug 4, 2021 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | spouse | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $250,001 - $500,000 | self | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $250,001 - $500,000 | self | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Jul 31, 2020 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $50,001 - $100,000 | Child | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Jun 19, 2019 | W.L. Gore | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Jul 2, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | MSFT Microsoft Corporation | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | Child | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Mar 6, 2019 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $1,001 - $15,000 | Child | May 17, 2019 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | spouse | May 17, 2019 |
Trades in companies that lobbied Congress the same year
An association signal from Poliscope, not evidence of wrongdoing.
| Traded | Company | Type | Amount | Lobbying filings | Lobbying spend | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | MSFT MICROSOFT CORP | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | 61 | $3.59M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Computer Industry, Education, Environment/Superfund, Homeland Security, Immigration, Intelligence, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code |
| Nov 5, 2018 | AAPL APPLE INC. | sale_partial | $1,001 - $15,000 | 115 | $111.8M | Aviation/Airlines/Airports, Banking, Computer Industry, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Education, Environment/Superfund, Health Issues, Immigration, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace |
| Oct 24, 2018 | AAPL APPLE INC. | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | 115 | $111.8M | Aviation/Airlines/Airports, Banking, Computer Industry, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Education, Environment/Superfund, Health Issues, Immigration, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace |
| Oct 24, 2018 | NFLX NETFLIX INC | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | 22 | $2.08M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Telecommunications, |
| Aug 23, 2018 | NFLX NETFLIX INC | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | 22 | $2.08M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Telecommunications, |
| Jul 18, 2018 | NFLX NETFLIX INC | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | 22 | $2.08M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Telecommunications, |
| Mar 19, 2018 | NFLX NETFLIX INC | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | 22 | $2.08M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Telecommunications, |
Gifts & travel
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
7 stock trades overlapped with lobbying by the same company in the same year. See stock trades.
Top donor industries: APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP, LOCKHEED MARTIN, CAPITAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT COMPANY, YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR, LLP. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $4.17M |
| 2024 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $1.75M |
| 2022 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $979K |
| 2020 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $7.22M |
| 2018 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $761K |
| 2016 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $375K |
| 2014 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $5.83M |
| 2010 | Senate | DE | — | S0DE00092 | $4.22M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.