Emory taking on 15-year incumbent Simpson

By Chris Flood | Oct 21, 2014

Milford There are two candidates running for the Senate District 18 seat. Incumbent F. Gary Simpson is a Republican from Milford. Challenger Patrick Emory is a Democrat from Lincoln.

District 18 stretches from the Delaware Bay to the Maryland line. It begins at the northern border of Sussex County and includes Milford, Ellendale and Greenwood.

Patrick Emory

Age: 55

Residence: Lincoln

Occupation: Director of Community Services for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Education: Bachelors of Science from Salisbury University; Graduate of the State Police Academy

Family: spouse, Judy; children, Hunter and Janna

Reason for running: I have new, innovative ideas to grow our economy and return our area to prosperity; we shouldn't accept the status quo, because it hasn't worked; I believe it is time for a fresh start for our district.

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Emory taking on 15-year incumbent Simpson