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Joseph Arminio Wins Republican Nomination for U.S. House in Delaware's at-Large Congressional District

Arminio won nearly 48% of the vote and will face Rep. Sarah McBride in November after Republicans rejected the party-endorsed candidate.

  • On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Republican voters selected Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio as their nominee for Delaware's U.S. House seat, securing nearly 48% of the vote over Reverend Earl Cooper and John Whalen III.
  • The candidate prioritized national defense and education reform, promoting his "American Prosperity Plan" to combat public debt and oppose international conflicts like the Iran War.
  • Challenging incumbent Representative Sarah McBride, who made history in 2024 as the first openly transgender member of Congress, Arminio prepares for the Nov. 3 general election.
  • Former lawmaker John Atkins secured the 41st House District Republican nomination with 48.7% of the vote, defeating Doug Conaway and Jacki Slonin to advance against Democrat Ryan Stuckey in November.
  • Elsewhere, four-term incumbent Representative Bryan Shupe won the 36th District primary with 69.6% of the vote, while the 33rd House District remains undecided pending a seven-vote recount by the Delaware Department of Elections.
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The News Journal broke the news in New Castle, United States on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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