Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons is a Democratic senator from Delaware who has served in the Senate since a 2010 special election. His official biography records earlier service as New Castle County Council president and county executive, legal training and private-sector work.

In the 119th Congress, Coons serves on Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Select Committee on Ethics. His office identifies him as vice chair of Ethics and ranking Democrat on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

This editorial review records sourced biography and current Senate responsibilities. Bipartisanship claims, policy advocacy and legislative arguments remain attributed to the senator unless a separate evidence review is warranted.

Current / reviewed roles

• Vice Chair, Senate Select Committee on Ethics
• Ranking Member, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense

Current and reviewed institutional roles

• Senate Appropriations Committee
• Senate Foreign Relations Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
• Senate Select Committee on Ethics