DE-AL Republican nominee?
3dEarl Cooper's odds reached 96%, breaking above the prior high of 2%.
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Republican
Earl Cooper
Republican
Earl Cooper
DE-AL Republican nominee?
$10.2K
SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
LocationDelaware
Notable personal detailsEarl L. Cooper is a Delaware political candidate who has run for Delaware’s at-large U.S. House seat and later filed to run as a Republican for the same seat in the 2026 election cycle. He was a candidate in the 2024 Democratic primary for Delaware’s at-large U.S. House race. His FEC candidate filing for the 2026 cycle lists him as a challenger for U.S. House (Delaware at-large).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
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.
Latest Insights
DE-AL Republican nominee?
3dEarl Cooper is now leading with 96.5% odds and a 68.5-point margin.
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Endorsements
DE-AL Republican nominee?
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.
Delaware Republican Party
Public figure
Delaware Republicans endorsed Earl Cooper at the 2026 state convention.
Sussex County Republican Committee
Political organization
The Sussex County Republican Committee posted support for Earl Cooper.
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