2026 Elections · Delaware

Delaware Congressional Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate across Delaware's congressional districts, with FEC campaign finance.

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Who is running for Congress in Delaware in 2026?

Sarah McBride (Democratic) and Joseph Arminio (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Sarah McBride supports investing in an economy that benefits workers and families through infrastructure, affordable housing, good-paying jobs, and workforce training, and she votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention but nay on privacy protection and the KIDS Act 12. Joseph Arminio supports the American Prosperity Plan to relieve debts, restore economic growth, and reduce petrodollar dependence, and he agrees with ending sanctuary cities and enforcing immigration laws, emphasizing enforcement funding through a thriving economy 35.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueSarah McBrideDemocraticJoseph ArminioRepublican
Economy & Jobs

McBride supports investing in an economy that benefits workers and families by improving infrastructure, affordable housing, good-paying jobs, and workforce training.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBride votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy protection and the KIDS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Dr. Joe supports the American Prosperity Plan to relieve private and public debts, restore high economic growth, and reduce dependence on the petrodollar system.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Sarah McBride supports investing in an economy that benefits workers and families by improving infrastructure, affordable housing, good-paying jobs, and workforce training 1. She votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy protection and the KIDS Act 2. Joseph Arminio supports the American Prosperity Plan to relieve private and public debts, restore high economic growth, and reduce dependence on the petrodollar system 3.
Healthcare

McBride supports expanding healthcare access, lowering costs, and protecting seniors’ access to home healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBride votes yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations and the EARLY Act, but nay on Medicaid harm prevention and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

McBride votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Dr. Joe agrees with ending sanctuary cities and enforcing immigration laws, emphasizing that enforcement requires funding supported by a thriving economy via the American Prosperity Plan.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Arminio supports increasing federal immigration-enforcement staffing and enforcing existing immigration laws.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Sarah McBride votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President 1. Joseph Arminio agrees with ending sanctuary cities and enforcing immigration laws, emphasizing that enforcement requires funding supported by a thriving economy via the American Prosperity Plan 2. He also supports increasing federal immigration-enforcement staffing and enforcing existing immigration laws 3.
Public Safety & Crime

McBride supports reforming the criminal justice system and enhancing public safety in communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBride votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on privacy protection, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

McBride votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts for fiscal year 2027.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

McBride advocates for science-driven energy policy, supports solar and wind technology research, and opposes bills raising energy costs for families.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBride votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and marine conservation acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

McBride votes yea on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Dr. Joe opposes endless wars, supports ending foreign entanglements, and advocates for a balanced, benevolent foreign policy including the Two-State Solution for Israel and opposing the Iran War.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Sarah McBride votes yea on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments 1. Joseph Arminio opposes endless wars, supports ending foreign entanglements, and advocates for a balanced, benevolent foreign policy including the Two-State Solution for Israel and opposing the Iran War 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Sarah McBride supports investing in an economy that benefits workers and families by improving infrastructure, affordable housing, good-paying jobs, and workforce training. She votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy protection and the KIDS Act. Joseph Arminio supports the American Prosperity Plan to relieve private and public debts, restore high economic growth, and reduce dependence on the petrodollar system.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Sarah McBride votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President. Joseph Arminio agrees with ending sanctuary cities and enforcing immigration laws, emphasizing that enforcement requires funding supported by a thriving economy via the American Prosperity Plan. He also supports increasing federal immigration-enforcement staffing and enforcing existing immigration laws.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Sarah McBride votes yea on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments. Joseph Arminio opposes endless wars, supports ending foreign entanglements, and advocates for a balanced, benevolent foreign policy including the Two-State Solution for Israel and opposing the Iran War.