Terry Lathan, Alabama GOP chair, will not seek reelection for a fourth term in 2021. Yellowhammer News reported that Lathan informed the ALGOP State Executive Committee members of her decision in an email on Tuesday. Lathan’s duties will continue until the Republican Party holds its winter meeting February 27 in Montgomery, AL.com reported.
In a statement released by the party, Lathan said, “Now that we have reclaimed our U.S. Senate seat for the GOP, our finances are secured, our ‘family’ is stable and we are in outstanding shape across Alabama, I have decided to step aside as ALGOP Chairman. Just as I prayed and felt strongly about running, I also have asked guidance and received the answer it is time to serve the Republican Party in other ways. After 42 years of service to our Party and its causes, I plan to travel different roads of service.”
In a statement to Yellowhammer News, Lathan stated, “Words cannot adequately express my gratefulness for the support and trust I have received from our State Executive Committee, County Party members, donors, and elected officials as Chairman since 2015. From being the longest-serving Chairman of six years since 1985 to being the current longest serving female State Chairman – as well as in the top five of State Chair Seniority on the Republican National Committee – I am deeply honored to have served my Party in this role.”
Jeff Poor broke the news on Twitter, stating, “Breaking: Terry Lathan(@ChairmanLathan) won’t seek reelection as @ALGOP Chair in 2021.”
BREAKING: Terry Lathan (@ChairmanLathan) won’t seek reelection as @ALGOP chair in 2021 #alpolitics 🚨🚨
— Jeff Poor (@jeff_poor) December 15, 2020
Other Alabama leaders have also sent well wishes to Lathan. Jerry Carl posted, “Thank you for your years of hard work and service to the party, @Chairman Lathan!”
Thank you for your years of hard work and service to the party, @ChairmanLathan! #al01 #alpolitics https://t.co/8CqCNOmx5r
— Jerry Carl (@CarlForAlabama) December 15, 2020
In response on Twitter, Lathan stated, “I’m not going anywhere. I’m just warming up.”
Thank you Chad- I’m not going anywhere. I’m just warming up 👊🏽🐘🇺🇸 @CNibbz https://t.co/z2wtWZLrkA
— Terry Lathan (@ChairmanLathan) December 16, 2020
