Susan Tucker (politician)

This article is about the Massachusetts state legislator. For other individuals with the same name, see Susan Tucker.

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	(1944-11-07)November 7, 1944[1] Winfield, Kansas[2]
Died	November 20, 2023(2023-11-20) (aged 79)
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Michigan State University

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]

Early life

Tucker 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

Tucker 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

Tucker died on November 20, 2023. She was survived by her husband of 57 years, Mike Tucker, and predeceased by her two sons.[4]

References

1. 1983-1984 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1983. p. 230. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
2. 2007-2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2007. p. 76. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
3. "WEB UPDATE: Sen. Sue Tucker will not run for reelection". Andover Townsman. March 5, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
4. Sager, Monic (November 21, 2023). "Former state senator Susan Tucker dies". The Eagle Tribune. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
5. Robert Rizzuto (April 11, 2014). "Democratic Massachusetts gubernatorial hopeful Don Berwick picks up 2 more endorsements". MassLive Politics. Retrieved August 18, 2014.