Mamie Locke | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate | |
Assumed office January 14, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Henry Maxwell |
Constituency | 2nd District (2004–2024) 23rd District (since 2024) |
Mayor of Hampton | |
In office July 1, 2000 – January 14, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Spencer |
Succeeded by | Charles Wornom |
Personal details | |
Born | Brandon, Mississippi, U.S. | March 19, 1954
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Tougaloo College (BA) Clark Atlanta University (MA, PhD) |
Website | Campaign website |
Mamie Evelyn Locke (born March 19, 1954) is an American politician and educator. A Democrat, she was a member of the Hampton, Virginia city council 1996–2004, and mayor 2000–2004. Since 2004, she has been a member of the Senate of Virginia from the 2nd district. She currently represents parts of the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Portsmouth, plus part of York County. She is also Professor of Political Science and Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Hampton University.[update][1]