Delaware Republican Senate nominee?
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SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
GenderMale
LocationDelaware
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BackgroundPhysician
Notable personal detailsMichael S. Katz is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Delaware in the 2026 election cycle. He previously served one term in the Delaware State Senate representing the 4th District (2009–2013). Katz is a physician and has described himself as a business owner.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using tax policy to incentivize business growth and job creation and emphasizes using tax dollars more efficiently. Proposed offering multi-year income-tax withholding breaks to firms that relocate jobs to Delaware and frames government role as facilitating a pro-growth economic environment.
Healthcare
Michael (Dr. Mike) Katz describes healthcare as broken and costly and emphasizes shifting toward population- and community-focused care, patient safety, and practical reforms based on his experience as a physician. He frames healthcare improvements in terms of system efficiency, access, and reducing downstream, reactionary care but does not endorse a clear policy blueprint (e.g., single-payer, Medicare for All, or explicit market-based reforms) in available campaign materials.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a humanitarian, expert-driven approach to border enforcement that balances safety with humane treatment; favors starting from a “clean slate” and bringing in experts to design how to safely and humanely enforce border laws rather than backing maximal enforcement-only measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate says women’s health is a medical issue and that government should not determine individuals’ healthcare, expressing that politics should be removed from women’s health. Past legislative activity includes involvement in an abortion-clinic accreditation bill while serving in the Delaware State Senate. These statements and actions indicate support for abortion access with a focus on medical/clinical regulation rather than imposing strict bans.
Climate & Energy
Supports using private-sector technology and innovation to address environmental challenges, endorses nuclear energy as a low-carbon energy source, and backs legislation to streamline permitting and develop advanced nuclear technology. Emphasizes research and innovation as cornerstones of environmental and energy policy rather than opposing clean-energy measures or advocating for expanded fossil-fuel production.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
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