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Delaware — 2010 U.S. Senate election
Recent presidential results
Akashic2010 · U.S. SenateDelaware · U.S. SenateChristopher A. CoonsD+16.6
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2010 Senate returns.
- Christopher A. Coons✓Democrat174,01256.6%
- Christine O'DonnellRepublican123,05340.0%
- Glenn A. MillerIndependent Party Of Delaware8,2012.7%
- James W. RashLibertarian2,1010.7%
presidential baselinePresident 2008D+25.0Senate 2010D+16.6vs. baselineR+8.4
Delaware's 2010 Senate race ran 8.4 points more Republican than its 2008 presidential margin.
Delaware's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | −12.2% |
| 1978 | +16.9% |
| 1982 | −11.0% |
| 1984 | +20.2% |
| 1988 | −24.1% |
| 1990 | +26.8% |
| 1994 | −13.3% |
| 1996 | +21.9% |
| 2000 | +11.8% |
| 2002 | +17.4% |
| 2006 | +41.5% |
| 2008 | +29.4% |
| 2010 | +16.6% |
| 2012 | +37.5% |
| 2014 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | +22.1% |
| 2020 | +21.5% |
| 2024 | +17.1% |
Same ballot, 2010DE
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2010 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.