Elizabeth Lockman

Elizabeth Lockman
Member of the Delaware Senate
from the 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byRobert I. Marshall
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materAlexis I. duPont High School
New York University
University of Delaware
ProfessionProfessor
WebsiteOfficial website

Sarah Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party.[1][2] She serves in the Delaware Senate representing District 3, which covers parts of Wilmington, including the downtown and Riverfront areas.[3]

Early life and career

Lockman was raised on the west side of Wilmington, Delaware and graduated from Alexis I. duPont High School.[4] She received a B.A. from New York University and a M.A. from the University of Delaware.[2] She works as an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware.[2][5]

Political career

In 2014, Lockman was appointed a member of the Wilmington Education Advisory Committee (WEAC) by Governor Jack Markell, and she became vice chair when the body turned into the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission (WEIC).[5]

Lockman defeated Jordan Hines, both political novices, in the Democratic primary, in a contentious and closely watched race.[3][6] With no general election opponent, the win ensured she would succeed Robert Marshall, who had represented the area for over 40 years.[3] Lockman is the second African-American woman to be elected to the Delaware Senate, after Margaret Rose Henry, who retired the year before Lockman was elected.[7] In 2020, Lockman was elected as Senate Majority Whip.[8]

Personal life

In December 2020, Lockman married John Collins.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Senator S. Elizabeth Lockman (D)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Senator Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman". Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Jedra, Christina (September 6, 2018). "Tizzy Lockman beats Hines, will replace Sen. Marshall". The News Journal.
  4. ^ "About S. Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman". Official campaign website. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Jedra, Christina (October 28, 2017). "Political newcomers challenge veteran Sen. Marshall". The News Journal.
  6. ^ "State of Delaware Primary Election Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. September 6, 2018. Archived from the original on December 28, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  7. ^ Reed, Zoë (November 8, 2018). "Election brings more diversity to Delaware Legislature". WHYY.
  8. ^ "Delaware Senate gets new leadership". Delaware Business Times. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
  9. ^ Mallozzi, Vincent. "Mixing Politics and Romance". New York Times.