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SEP 16, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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$26.3KSEP 16, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleDebate instructor (Statesman Debate Institute)
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationDelaware
BackgroundDebate instructor (Statesman Debate Institute)
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EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (graduate study; Ph.D. in Political Science)
Notable personal detailsJoseph “Dr. Joe” Arminio is a Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (Delaware at-large) in the 2026 election cycle. He is associated with the Statesman Debate Institute and has been described in local media as a senior instructor there. He has also been described publicly as the founder of the Coalition for America’s Resurgence and as an MIT graduate with a Ph.D. in political science.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The available record points to a low-tax, fiscally conservative posture. The candidate has opposed tax increases, called for reducing the tax burden, and emphasized shrinking government, reducing debt, and reviving the dollar. Recent public activity also centers on the debt crisis and related monetary issues.
Immigration & Border
Joseph Arminio has publicly supported stopping all illegal immigration and reducing legal immigration. His stated immigration position emphasizes border security and a restrictive approach to immigration overall.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Joseph Arminio said he wants to end public funding of abortion. No stronger publicly documented position on abortion access or gestational limits was found in the sources reviewed.
Climate & Energy
Joseph Arminio has publicly described global warming and climate change as fraudulent and has advanced a climate-skeptical position. He has also said he would fight for fair energy policies, framing energy mainly in terms of price relief rather than emissions reduction or clean-energy transition.
Public Safety & Guns
Joseph Arminio has publicly described himself as being for guns. His available public comment emphasizes gun rights and does not spell out support for specific gun-control measures.
Latest News
Joseph Arminio is being mentioned in connection with the 2026 election cycle, as the Working Families Party is mobilizing voters and endorsing candidates in Georgia and other states. The coverage suggests he is part of a broader push around midterm races, but it does not give many specifics about his own campaign or results. Other recent political stories in the set are about party strategy and election rules, not direct developments involving him.
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