Dr. Mike Katz is a physician, business owner, public servant, family man, and man of faith who has spent his life caring for people when they are most vulnerable. He earned his Medical Degree and MBA in International Business from Georgetown University. Over two decades as an anesthesiologist and pediatric critical-care specialist, he cared for tens of thousands of patients — from fragile newborns to seniors — earning the trust of families in their most difficult moments.
Medical Career
Dr. Katz earned his Medical Degree and MBA in International Business from Georgetown University. He served as an anesthesiologist and pediatric critical care specialist at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children — treating tens of thousands of patients, from fragile newborns to seniors, over more than two decades.
Recruited from Boston Children's Hospital in 1996, Dr. Katz built his practice and his family in Delaware. All three of his adult children were born and raised here.
Family & Faith
Dr. Katz and his wife Trish have been married for 39 years. His faith is central to his life and his commitment to servant leadership — placing others before self, and community before politics.
He has volunteered throughout his career in schools, clinics, and community organizations across Delaware.
His Journey: Democrat → Independent → Republican
Dr. Katz's path is not a contradiction — it is the story of a man who has always put people above party, and who has followed the evidence wherever it leads.
Delaware State Senate — Democrat
Elected to the Delaware State Senate in a traditionally Republican district — as a Democrat — Dr. Katz immediately established a record that defied party lines: term limits, government restructuring, lobby reform, and fiscal accountability. Even Democrats told him he governed like a Republican.
Independent Senate Campaign
Concerned about growing polarization and one-party rule in Delaware, Dr. Katz ran for U.S. Senate as an Independent — placing people above party. He earned nearly 20,000 votes across party lines, demonstrating the cross-party coalition he can build.
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate
After watching the Democratic Party's direction diverge further from Delaware families' real needs, Dr. Katz made a deliberate choice: to align with a party now focused on fiscal responsibility, limited government, and individual liberty — and to build the coalition needed to defeat Chris Coons in November 2026.
Ronald Reagan was a Democrat. Donald Trump was a Democrat. The Republican Party is stronger when it earns converts — especially those who bring a lifetime of service and a record to show for it.
In His Own Words
Families First Agenda
Real solutions on the issues that matter most to Delaware families.
Families First means Delaware families can afford to live here.
- Pass balanced budgets and implement a credible plan to reduce the national debt
- Reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses and startups, and expand access to capital
- Reform the tax code for simplicity, fairness, and competitiveness — spurring investment and job creation
- Modernize transportation and energy infrastructure through public-private partnerships
- Invest in workforce development so Delaware workers are ready for the jobs of tomorrow
Families First means no family's health depends on their zip code.
- Guarantee access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for every Delaware family, regardless of location
- Shift the system's focus from treating illness to preventing it, reducing long-term costs for families
- Integrate mental health services into education and community health — treating the whole person
- Break down silos between not-for-profit, academic, and for-profit health systems to enhance choice and efficiency
- Extend care from Wilmington's urban centers to Delaware's rural farmlands — leaving no community behind
Families First means every child's future is determined by their potential, not their address.
- Expand access to quality early childhood education, recognizing its critical role in lifelong success
- Ensure every child — regardless of socioeconomic background — can discover and develop their talents
- Prepare students not just for academic success but for life: employment, civic participation, and personal well-being
- Invest in workforce and education alignment so Delaware students graduate ready for 21st-century careers
- Treat education as the foundation it is — for individual prosperity and Delaware's long-term competitiveness
Families First means we keep our promises to the families who served.
- Establish a new VA advanced medical center in Southern Delaware within his first 90 days
- Ensure the facility provides specialized cancer treatment, mental health services, and disability management
- Partner with federal, state, and Maryland regional agencies to maximize resources and reach
- Address the full spectrum of veteran needs: healthcare, employment, housing, and transition support
- Honor veterans' continued service as first responders and community leaders
Families First means the people who protect our families are protected too.
- Fight to close staffing deficits and ensure competitive pay for first responders across Delaware
- Secure adequate equipment and resources — no first responder should face danger without what they need
- Provide comprehensive physical and mental health support for those who bear the weight of service
- Address workplace violence and create stronger protections for those on the front lines
- Build genuine community appreciation and support for the guardians of our neighborhoods
Families First means clean air, clean water, and lower energy bills.
- Protect Delaware's clean water and air through strong environmental standards and sustainable practices
- Preserve Delaware's beaches and open spaces for future generations
- Champion advanced nuclear energy development with the highest safety standards
- Foster American energy independence through an all-of-the-above approach that lowers costs for families
- Lead on global environmental challenges through innovation, international cooperation, and technology investment
Families First means the American Dream of owning a home is within reach.
- Implement tax incentives and discounted interest rates for first-time homebuyers
- Augment the supply of affordable homes through zoning reform and construction incentives
- Reduce the cost of housing construction while encouraging affordable housing projects
- Work across party lines to make homeownership attainable for working families
- Address the 53% surge in Delaware home prices that has put ownership out of reach for many
Legislative Record in Dover
Bills introduced during Dr. Katz's time in the Delaware State Senate (2009–2013) — a conservative record, delivered by a Democrat.
Establishing A Delaware Statewide Health Information Network Dhin
Term Limits For The Delaware General Assembly
Establishing A Five Year Plan To Restructure And Reorganize State Government
Comprehensive Lobby Reform Reporting Requirements Conflicts Of Interest
Prohibiting Registered Lobbyists From Performing Official Duties For State Government
The Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway Preservation
Live Streaming Of The Delaware State Senate
Open And Transparent Redistricting Process With Public Participation
Prohibiting Active Members Of The Delaware General Assembly From Being Employed By The State Of Delaware
Repealing Delaware S Corporate Income Tax
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