| Terry Lathan | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Alabama Republican Party | |
| In office February 21, 2015 – February 27, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Armistead |
| Succeeded by | John Wahl |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Auburn University, Montgomery (BA) |
Terry Lathan is an American political activist, strategist and former teacher. She served as chair of the Alabama Republican Party from 2015 to 2021.
Early life
Lathan worked as a public school teacher in Mobile, Alabama. She served on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater South Alabama.
Political positions
LGBT rights
Lathan opposes same-sex marriage.
Abortion
Lathan opposes abortion and supports pro-life legislation. In 2013, she endorsed a bill which would have regulated abortion clinics.
Personal life
She is married to Jerry Lathan, the former Finance Chair of the Alabama Republican Party. They have a son and a daughter. They attend Christ United Methodist Church.
References
- Emily Hill, Mobile County GOP Chair Terry Lathan announces candidacy for chairmanship of Alabama Republican Party, The Birmingham News, December 15, 2014
- ^ Alabama Republican Party: Terry Lathan
- ^ Bryan Lyman, Terry Lathan elected Alabama GOP chair, Montgomery Advertiser, February 21, 2015
- Erin Edgemon, Terry Lathan of Mobile County elected chairwoman of Alabama Republican Party, The Birmingham News, February 21, 2015
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byBill Armistead | Chair of the Alabama Republican Party 2015–2021 |
Succeeded byJohn Wahl |