Suzanne Haik Terrell
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Suzanne Haik Terrell (born July 8, 1954) was the first Republican woman elected to statewide office in Louisiana. A practicing attorney, Terrell was the state's final commissioner of elections, a position which she held from 2000 to 2004. In 2002, she was the Republican nominee for United States Senate, losing a hotly contested and closely watched race against incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu. In 2005, U.S. President George W. Bush appointed Terrell to a position as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. Terrell is currently a partner with the New Orleans law firm of Hangartner, Rydberg, and Terrell.
Suzanne Terrell | |
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Elections Commissioner of Louisiana | |
In office January 4, 2000 ā January 12, 2004 | |
Governor | Mike Foster |
Preceded by | Jerry Fowler |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of the New Orleans City Council from District A | |
In office May 1, 1994 ā January 4, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Peggy Wilson |
Succeeded by | Scott Shea |
Personal details | |
Born | (1954-07-08) July 8, 1954 (age 70) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Walter Terrell |
Children | 3 |
Education | Tulane University (BA) Loyola University, New Orleans (JD) |