Terry Lathan

American politician
Terry Lathan
Chair of the Alabama Republican Party
In office
February 21, 2015 – February 27, 2021
Preceded byBill Armistead
Succeeded byJohn Wahl
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationAuburn 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.[1][2] She served on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater South Alabama.[2]

Political positions

LGBT rights

Lathan opposes same-sex marriage.[3]

Abortion

Lathan opposes abortion and supports pro-life legislation. In 2013, she endorsed a bill which would have regulated abortion clinics.[3]

Personal life

She is married to Jerry Lathan, the former Finance Chair of the Alabama Republican Party.[4] They have a son and a daughter.[2] They attend Christ United Methodist Church.[2]

References

  1. ^ Emily Hill, Mobile County GOP Chair Terry Lathan announces candidacy for chairmanship of Alabama Republican Party, The Birmingham News, December 15, 2014
  2. ^ a b c d Alabama Republican Party: Terry Lathan
  3. ^ a b Bryan Lyman, Terry Lathan elected Alabama GOP chair, Montgomery Advertiser, February 21, 2015
  4. ^ Erin Edgemon, Terry Lathan of Mobile County elected chairwoman of Alabama Republican Party, The Birmingham News, February 21, 2015
Party political offices
Preceded by
Bill Armistead
Chair of the Alabama Republican Party
2015–2021
Succeeded by
John Wahl