Dr. Michael Katz is a physician, business owner, and former Delaware State Senator running as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. Born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1962, he is an anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience caring for patients. Katz previously served as a Democrat in the Delaware State Senate (2009-2013) representing District 4, but switched to the Independent Party in 2024 and now affiliates with Republicans. His campaign emphasizes 'Patients Over Politics' and servant leadership focused on practical solutions.
Dr. Michael Katz is an anesthesiologist trained in pediatric anesthesia at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He earned BS from Bates College (economics), MS in Physiology from Georgetown University, MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and MBA from Georgetown University School of Business. Has worked as Managing Partner of Outpatient Anesthesia Specialists and owns real estate company. In 2011, he survived ski lift accident with his two daughters that fell 35 feet at Maine ski resort. Married to Trish; has three children (Abigail, Emily, and Sander).
Changed from Independent Party to Republican in 2026
Previously ran as Independent in 2024 Senate race, calling for removal of money from politics. Joined Republican Party citing federal overreach, fiscal irresponsibility, public safety, and erosion of constitutional principles. Explicitly rejected accepting campaign donations.
Voting History: Served in Delaware State Senate 2009-2013 as Democrat; often experienced resistance when beliefs didn't align with Democratic caucus; supported transparency requirements for lobbyists and patient safety initiatives
Leverage physician expertise for policy solutions
Over 20 years as anesthesiologist and pediatric critical-care specialist; served at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Alfred I. DuPont Hospital. Also owns healthcare businesses.
Voting History: During state senate service, championed patient safety and good government reform
Remove money's influence from politics
Refused campaign donations in 2024 race; advocates paradigm shift on corruption and money in governance
Voting History: In 2011, accused Democratic state representative of plagiarizing his bill on abortion clinic accreditation; advocated transparency bills that did not pass
Katz served one term in Delaware State Senate (2009-2013), representing District 4 in northern Wilmington. Raised $245,128 for 2012 re-election campaign. Lost 2012 general election to Republican Gregory Lavelle by 3.3% margin. Later lost 2024 U.S. Senate race as Independent to Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester (3.9% of vote, 19,555 votes).
| Bill | Title | Vote | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State Senate District 4 (2008 election) | Elected to State Senate | Won | 2008-11-04 | Defeated Republican incumbent Charlie Copeland protégé; received 11,296 votes vs 11,004 votes for opponent |
| Delaware State Senate District 4 (2012 election) | Re-election bid | Lost | 2012-11-06 | Lost to Republican Gregory Lavelle in 3.3% margin despite running unopposed in Democratic primary |
| Transparency and Lobbying Bills | Government accountability measures | Introduced but did not pass | 2009-2013 | Advocated for transparency requirements for lobbyists; bills did not advance past committee |
Campaign messaging emphasizes professional credentials and problem-solving. Branding as 'Patients Over Politics' suggests focus on expertise and practical solutions over partisan rhetoric. Twitter bio describes as 'Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate - Delaware. Physician - Problem Solver - Servant Leader.'