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Elizabeth Lockman
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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]
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Legislation
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]
Electoral History
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]
Personal life
In December 2020, Lockman married John Collins.[14]
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