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]
In 2014, Lockman was appointed a member of the Wilmington Education Advisory Committee (WEAC) by GovernorJack 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]
Personal life
In December 2020, Lockman married John Collins.[9]