After her admission to the Delaware bar, she practiced environmental law at the firm of Richards, Layton & Finger for four years.
In anticipation of Hall-Long's resignation, Democrats from the local 10th district committee had selected Hansen as their nominee in December.
[8] On a national level, the race was one of the first since Donald Trump took office and was described as important in showing the strength of Democrats in "a traditional stronghold like Delaware.
[9][11] Former Vice President Joe Biden took a visible role in the campaign by fundraising, appearing in ads, and even going door-to-door with Hansen.
[9] Other prominent volunteers included Carney and former Maryland governor and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley.
[13][14] Her campaign focused on a multitude of issues including the cost of living for seniors, the opioid addiction epidemic, and affordable college education.
[15] Her campaign manager, Erik Schramm, emphasized the effort to "highlight local issues while harnessing the national mood to excite volunteers.