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
- ^ Emily Hill, Mobile County GOP Chair Terry Lathan announces candidacy for chairmanship of Alabama Republican Party, The Birmingham News, December 15, 2014
- ^ a b c d Alabama Republican Party: Terry Lathan
- ^ a b 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