Chris Coons (Statewide)

Biography

Christopher Andrew Coons, born on September 9, 1963, in Greenwich, Connecticut, is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Delaware since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, Coons has been recognized for his commitment to bipartisanship and effective legislation. He has served on several key Senate committees, including Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Ethics, where he is the chair. Coons has also co-founded and leads multiple caucuses, such as the Senate Human Rights Caucus and the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Chemistry from Amherst College
  • Master's degree in Religion from Yale Divinity School
  • Juris Doctor from Yale Law School

• Political Experience:

  • President of the New Castle County Council
  • New Castle County Executive
  • United States Senator from Delaware

Throughout his career, Coons has been dedicated to bipartisan engagement, focusing on issues such as human rights, climate solutions, and law enforcement. His legislative efforts include the American Dream Accounts Act, aimed at expanding access to higher education, and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, enhancing protection for American innovation.