Elizabeth Lockman

Sarah Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She serves in the Delaware Senate representing District 3, which covers parts of Wilmington, including the downtown and Riverfront areas. She received a B.A. from New York University and a M.A. from the University of Delaware.

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). With no general election opponent, the win ensured she would succeed Robert Marshall, who had represented the area for over 40 years. In 2020, Lockman was elected as Senate Majority Whip.

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.

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.

2022: Lockman ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary and General Election of 2022.

2024: Lockman ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary and General Election of 2024.

Personal life

In December 2020, Lockman married John Collins.