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State Senator, 15th District
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Nisha LodhaviaCampaign photo — nishaforsenate.com

Nisha Lodhavia

Candidate for State Senator, 15th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Former college professor; nonprofit leader
Lives in
Camden-Wyoming
Campaign website
nishaforsenate.com

A former professor at Delaware Technical Community College and Wesley College who has held leadership roles with local nonprofits, she raised her family in Camden-Wyoming.

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Photo: Campaign photo — nishaforsenate.com

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports investing in police and volunteer firefighters

    On the Issues — Nisha for Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Nisha Lodhavia · nishaforsenate.com

    “I am committed to making investments in their equipment, training, and staffing so they can continue to do their jobs safely and effectively.”
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Education

  • Supports a psychologist in every school building

    On the Issues — Nisha for Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Nisha Lodhavia · nishaforsenate.com

    “let’s ensure every student has access to in-building school psychologists”
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Housing

  • Supports more housing supply and utility rate accountability

    On the Issues — Nisha for Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Nisha Lodhavia · nishaforsenate.com

    “increase housing supply, promote competition, and hold utilities accountable for fair energy rates.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Pledges to overhaul and streamline state permitting

    On the Issues — Nisha for Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Nisha Lodhavia · nishaforsenate.com

    “I will overhaul and streamline our permitting processes, demand that our state agencies actually communicate with one another”
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  • Supports including farmers before agriculture legislation passes

    On the Issues — Nisha for Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Nisha Lodhavia · nishaforsenate.com

    “Include farmers in conversations BEFORE legislation is passed”
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Health & human services

  • Supports rural clinics, mobile care and telehealth

    On the Issues — Nisha for Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Nisha Lodhavia · nishaforsenate.com

    “Delaware must invest in rural healthcare by supporting community clinics, expanding mobile and telehealth services”
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