Elizabeth Lockman
Elizabeth Lockman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Robert I. Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Alexis I. duPont High School New York University University of Delaware |
| Profession | Professor |
| Website | Official 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]In December 2020, Lockman married John Collins.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senator S. Elizabeth Lockman (D)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Senator Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman". Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ a b c Jedra, Christina (September 6, 2018). "Tizzy Lockman beats Hines, will replace Sen. Marshall". The News Journal.
- ^ "About S. Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman". Official campaign website. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Jedra, Christina (October 28, 2017). "Political newcomers challenge veteran Sen. Marshall". The News Journal.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Reed, Zoë (November 8, 2018). "Election brings more diversity to Delaware Legislature". WHYY.
- ^ "Delaware Senate gets new leadership". Delaware Business Times. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ Mallozzi, Vincent. "Mixing Politics and Romance". New York Times.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- Democratic Party Delaware state senators
- Women state legislators in Delaware
- African-American state legislators in Delaware
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century African-American women politicians
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- Alexis I. duPont High School alumni