Earl Cooper
DE-AL Republican nominee?
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SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleClergy
PartyRepublican
LocationDelaware
BackgroundClergy
Notable personal detailsEarl L. Cooper is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Delaware’s at-large district (DE-00) for the 2026 election cycle. He previously ran as a Democrat in Delaware’s 2024 at-large U.S. House Democratic primary. He has presented himself publicly as a reverend and has campaigned on housing rehabilitation, workforce training, and community economic development themes.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to promote a business-friendly environment and reduce regulations that hinder growth, while emphasizing support for small businesses and workforce development. Prioritizes strengthening Social Security funding without cutting benefits and promoting community economic development and job creation.
Healthcare
The candidate’s campaign website emphasizes support for seniors (including a proposed "person-to-person Senior Access Hotline") and general commitments to protecting families and seniors, but does not present a clear, detailed policy on health coverage, Medicare/Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, or broader healthcare system reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Supports creating pathways to legal status and allowing undocumented immigrants to work, while emphasizing monitoring of newcomers. Advocates streamlining legal processes and balancing humanitarian access with oversight.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports a woman's right to choose and said abortion decisions are best left to the woman. He opposed imposing a federal ban and indicated the choice should remain with women rather than government intervention.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has made limited public comments on specific climate and energy policies and described Delaware’s electric vehicle mandate as “rather strong,” but there is no clear, detailed policy platform on broader climate or energy strategy available from the campaign website or public sources reviewed.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Earl Cooper for DE-AL Republican nominee?
Delaware Republican Party delegates
Public endorsement
Delaware Republican Party delegates endorsed Earl Cooper at the state convention.
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