Terry Lathan is an American political activist, strategist and former teacher. She served as chair of the

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from 2015 to 2021.

Early life

Lathan worked as a public school teacher in

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.Emily Hill
Mobile County GOP Chair Terry Lathan announces candidacy for chairmanship of Alabama Republican Party
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/ref> 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.Bryan Lyman
Terry Lathan elected Alabama GOP chair
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Abortion

Lathan opposes abortion and supports

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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.Erin Edgemon
Terry Lathan of Mobile County elected chairwoman of Alabama Republican Party
''The Birmingham News'', February 21, 2015 They have a son and a daughter. They attend Christ United Methodist Church.

References

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