Jim Tucker (Louisiana politician)
Jim Tucker | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Joe R. Salter |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Kleckley |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Investment banker, real estate developer |
James Wayne "Jim" Tucker is a former Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing the 86th District from 2002 to 2012. He served as Speaker of the House during his tenure.[1]
In 2011, Tucker ran for Louisiana Secretary of State but was defeated in the primary by Tom Schedler, who received 449,616 votes, 50.47% of the vote, compared to Tuckers 441, 170 votes, 49.53% of the vote.[2]
In 2015, Tucker was named CEO of CommCare Corp., a company that manages gereatric care and is based in New Orleans.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Representative Jim Tucker Confirmed as Next Louisiana House Speaker". WAFB. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Louisiana Secretary of State - Election Results". voterportal.sos.la.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ report, Advocate staff (2015-07-20). "CommCare names Jim Tucker as president, CEO". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.