Beardsley to challenge Coons in Democratic primary

Christopher Beardsley

wdel.com| Mike Phillips| Published Dec 2, 2025 at 12:17 pm

Delaware native Christopher Beardsley has announced a Democratic primary run for the United States Senate seat currently held by Chris Coons.

Beardsley, who was born in Delaware in 1993, said he has served in AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, was a Fulbright Scholar in South Africa, and worked in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

As part of his campaign platform Beardsley said he is a champion for housing and healthcare as human rights for Delawareans.

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