Susan C. Tucker (November 7, 1944 – November 20, 2023) was a Massachusetts Democratic State Senator and State Representative from Andover. She served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992 and in the Massachusetts Senate from 1999 to 2011.[3]
Susan Tucker | |
|---|---|
 Tucker in 1983 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Second Essex and Middlesex district | |
| In office 1999–2011 | |
| Preceded by | John D. O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Barry Finegold |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 17th Essex district | |
| In office 1983–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald M. Cohen |
| Succeeded by | Gary Coon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1944[1] Winfield, Kansas[2] |
| Died | November 20, 2023 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Early life
editTucker was born in Winfield, Kansas, graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in Battle Creek, Michigan, and received a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University.[2] She was a teacher in the Lexington and Andover Public Schools prior to entering politics.[4]
Political career
editTucker served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991, in the Senate from 1999 to 2011, representing the district of Second Essex and Middlesex which includes Lawrence and Andover in Essex County and Dracut and Tewksbury in Middlesex County. She was a supporter of numerous housing initiatives and served as the chair of the Joint Committee on Housing during her final term in the Senate. She was also a vocal opponent of casino gambling in Massachusetts.[4]
On April 11, 2014, Tucker endorsed Don Berwick for Governor of Massachusetts.[5]
Death
editTucker died on November 20, 2023. She was survived by her husband of 57 years, Mike Tucker, and predeceased by her two sons.[4]
References
edit- ^ 1983-1984 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1983. p. 230. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ a b 2007-2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2007. p. 76. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "WEB UPDATE: Sen. Sue Tucker will not run for reelection". Andover Townsman. March 5, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
- ^ a b c Sager, Monic (November 21, 2023). "Former state senator Susan Tucker dies". The Eagle Tribune. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Robert Rizzuto (April 11, 2014). "Democratic Massachusetts gubernatorial hopeful Don Berwick picks up 2 more endorsements". MassLive Politics. Retrieved August 18, 2014.