Sarah Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman is an American politician and member of the

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. She serves in the

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representing

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, which covers parts of Wilmington, including the downtown and Riverfront areas.

Early life and career

Lockman was raised on the west side of

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and graduated from Alexis I. duPont High School. She received a

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from

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and a

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from the

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. She works as an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware.

Political career

In 2014, Lockman was appointed a member of the Wilmington Education Advisory Committee (WEAC) by

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, and she became vice chair when the body turned into the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission (WEIC). Lockman defeated Jordan Hines, both political novices, in the Democratic primary, in a contentious and closely watched race. With no general election opponent, the win ensured she would succeed Robert Marshall, who had represented the area for over 40 years. Lockman is the second

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woman to be elected to the Delaware Senate, after Margaret Rose Henry, who retired the year before Lockman was elected. In 2020, Lockman was elected as Senate Majority Whip.

Personal life

In December 2020, Lockman married John Collins.

References

External links

Official page
at the

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Campaign site
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