Elizabeth Lockman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Robert I. Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| 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]
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]
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]
In 2024,Lockman introduced legislation to require a permit to purchase handguns in the state of Delaware. The bill was signed into law on May 16,2024. [9]
2018:Lockman defeated Jordan Hines in the September 6,2018,Democratic Primary with 2,143 votes (56.36%). She was unopposed in the General Election of the same year. [10] [11]
2022:Lockman ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary and General Election of 2022. [12]
2024:Lockman ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary and General Election of 2024. [13]
In December 2020,Lockman married John Collins. [14]