| Susan Parker | |
|---|---|
| 37th Alabama State Auditor | |
| In office 1999–2003 |
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| Preceded by | Pat Duncan (R) |
| Succeeded by | Beth Chapman (R) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1955 |
| Political party | Democratic |
Susan D. Parker (born September 30, 1955) is an American Democratic politician from Alabama. A resident of Rogersville, Parker was elected Alabama State Auditor in 1998 and served until 2002.[1]
In 2002 Parker was the first woman in Alabama to be nominated for a Senate seat when she defeated Julian L. McPhillips.[1] But, she lost to incumbent Republican Jeff Sessions, winning 40% of votes against Sessions' 59%.
Parker did not seek reelection as State Auditor in 2002, and was succeeded in office by Republican Beth Chapman. Four years later, she was elected as a member of the Alabama Public Service Commission.[1] She was defeated for re-election in 2010 by Republican, Terry L. Dunn.
She was mentioned as a possible candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in the 2010 election, but declined.[2]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pat Duncan |
Alabama State Auditor 1999–2003 |
Succeeded by Beth Chapman |
| Preceded by George Wallace, Jr. |
Alabama Public Service Commission (Seat 2) 2007–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Roger Bedford |
Democratic nominee for United States Senator from Alabama (Class 2) 2002 |
Succeeded by Vivian Davis Figures |