WILMINGTON, DE — Dr. Mike Katz, the officially endorsed GOP candidate for the United States Senate, has secured two major endorsements in his bid to represent the First State, locking in critical support from both the party's grassroots base and prominent state leaders.
The Delaware College Republicans (including the University of Delaware College Republicans) and Lee Murphy, a two-time U.S. Congressional Republican Nominee for Delaware, have formally announced their full backing of Dr. Katz ahead of the Republican Primary on September 15th.
The announcements solidify Dr. Katz's position as the official anti-establishment candidate who commands overwhelming grassroots unity, following his decisive 82% endorsement victory at the Delaware Republican Party convention.
College Republicans Rally Behind "Patients Over Politics"
In a joint statement, Tim Schugsta (President of the College Republicans at the University of Delaware) and Ira Hurwitz (Chairman of the Delaware College Republicans) proudly threw the weight of their organizations behind Dr. Katz.
"Dr. Katz has spent the last three decades working towards a better Delaware. From the ICU to the state legislature, Dr. Katz has served Delaware courageously with diligence — and he will continue to do the same in the United States Senate. His motto of putting 'people over politics' is exactly the solution our country desperately needs in the current moment."
— Tim Schugsta & Ira Hurwitz, College Republicans at the University of Delaware / Delaware College Republicans
The student and state youth organizations emphasized that Dr. Katz will champion an "America First" agenda alongside President Donald Trump to push back against Washington insiders and special interest groups.
Lee Murphy Calls for Party Unity Behind Dr. Katz
Adding massive momentum, Lee Murphy — who achieved the highest vote percentage of any Republican running for federal office in Delaware since Mike Castle — issued an urgent call for Delawareans to unite behind Dr. Katz. Drawing on his 35-year background with Amtrak and his experience on the congressional campaign trail, Murphy highlighted Katz as a leader of genuine backbone who answers directly to voters rather than special interests or party insiders.
"Let me be clear: a vote against Dr. Mike Katz is a vote for Chris Coons, the radical left, and the supermajority in our state legislature. We need to UNITE around Dr. Mike. RIGHT NOW!"
— Lee Murphy, Former 2x Republican Nominee for U.S. House of Representatives, Delaware
Murphy strongly urged the 196,392 Delawareans who voted for him in 2020, along with the 82% of the Delaware Republican Party grassroots who delivered Dr. Katz his convention victory, to stand strong behind the campaign.
Dr. Katz Responds to Groundswell of Grassroots Support
In response to the growing coalition, Dr. Mike Katz emphasized that his campaign is driven by a mandate from everyday citizens who are ready to reject the political establishment.
"For too long, Washington elites and career politicians have prioritized the interests of the lobbyist class over the needs of everyday families. Delaware is tired of the standard political theater. Our decisive 82% victory at the state convention sent a clear and undeniable message: the grassroots movement is completely united and ready for real change. I am deeply honored to receive the endorsements of the Delaware College Republicans and a principled leader like Lee Murphy. Together, we are building a powerful coalition to take on the political establishment, defeat Chris Coons, and finally put the patients and people of Delaware over politics."
— Dr. Mike Katz
A Clear Choice for Delaware
With these dual endorsements, the Katz campaign has solidified its positioning as the definitive choice for standard-bearers seeking to stop wasteful spending, protect the economy, and dismantle the influence of the lobbyist class in Delaware politics.
Dr. Katz continues to campaign across the state, meeting with hard-working families from New Castle County down to Sussex County, driven by the core principle of putting everyday people over political elites.
Registered Republican voters are strongly encouraged to cast their ballots for Dr. Mike Katz in the upcoming primary election on September 15th.
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About Dr. Mike Katz Dr. Mike Katz is the GOP-endorsed Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Delaware. A dedicated medical professional and former state legislator, Dr. Katz has served the Delaware community for over 30 years. Running as the official anti-establishment outsider on the campaign platform of "Patients Over Politics," he is committed to bringing common-sense, independent, and fearless leadership to Washington.
Media Contact Hunter Dworsky, Executive Director (Campaign Manager) Hunter@drmikekatz.com (213) 610-4525