Mamie Locke
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Education
Locke received a B.A. degree in history and political science from Tougaloo College in 1976. She then attended Atlanta University for advanced political science studies, receiving an M.A. in 1978 and a Ph.D. in 1984. She also completed a program in Middle Eastern studies at the American University in Cairo in 1986.[2]
Political career
Locke was first elected to Hampton City Council in 1996. The council chose her as Vice Mayor in 1998 and Mayor in 2000.[1][2]
In 2003, she won a three-way Democratic primary for the 2nd Senate district nomination with 48.11% of the vote.[3] She then won the general election over Republican P. K. Bomersheim and independent J. B. Hobson with 64.75%.[4]
In 2007, Locke was unopposed in her re-election bid.[5]
In 2011, she defeated Republican Tom E. Harmon IV with 65.39% of the vote.[6]
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- Project Vote Smart - Senator Mamie E. Locke (VA) profile
- Follow the Money - Mamie Locke
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