Eyes are on the Senate Democratic primary, where incumbent Sen. Chris Coons faces challengers, artificial intelligence systems builder Jeff Appelhans, small business owner Mary Louve and business executive Eric No-Trump Hansen.

Coons won a special election in 2010 to replace U.S. Sen. Ted Kaufman, who was appointed to temporarily fill the seat when retiring U.S. Sen. Joe Biden assumed the office of vice president.

Coons said he is the best candidate for this position because of his record of fighting President Donald Trump’s administration, focusing his campaign on increasing wages, protecting Delaware residents from threats abroad, and tackling corruption in Washington, D.C.

“I’m proud to have helped remove the far-right U.S. Attorney here in Delaware, fought Trump’s plan to pay Jan. 6 insurrectionists, and released the Epstein Files,” he said.

According to Hansen’s campaign website, the “No-Trump” portion of his name is not a gimmick but rather his campaign commitment to positive change. His platform includes lowering the cost of living, job security, and tackling government corruption.

Louves' campaign slogan “Built on Freedom. Built on Family. Built for America’s Future,” focuses her platform on maintaining family values and ensuring a better future for later generations.

According to Appelhans' campaign, his background in history and A.I. makes him the best option for the Senate, given his experience regulating it before private companies create their own rules.

On the Republican side, commercial real estate agent and former health care executive Mike Katz and military veteran John Shulli.

Katz’s platform ranges from border security and voter integrity to the cost of living, healthcare, and education.

Shulli aims to provide more benefits for veterans, maintain border security, help pass the “Make America Healthy Again” Act, and provide enhanced education opportunities through the use of A.I.

Delaware has historically leaned Democratic, as evidenced by Coons’ tenure as senator. According to data gathered by BestNeighborhood, about 58% of voters are Democratic, and 42% are Republican.

Voter registration for the primary closed Aug. 22. Absentee ballot requests must reach county offices by Sept. 11, with ballots due by 8 p.m. on election day.

Polling places will operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 15.