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