Biography
Emily Thompson is the Republican candidate for Delaware State Senate District 15 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Democrat Nisha Lodhavia in a race with no incumbent.[1][2] A state government program manager, she lives on her family farm in Hartly.[2][3]
Emily Thompson graduated from Dover High School and earned a graduate degree from Wilmington University.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, Thompson said she was raised on a multi-generational farming and small business family farm in Hartly, and that she earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Wilmington University as well as a Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science.[3] She said she has worked for nearly a decade in state government and currently oversees programs promoting the development and well-being of children and families.[3]
Thompson listed her campaign priorities as supporting agriculture and small businesses, stronger education and early intervention, and responsible government spending.[3]
- 1.Delaware State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Emily Thompson - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Emily Thompson - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Delaware Senate District 15
Emily Thompson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware Senate District 15 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.