Jim Tucker | |
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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]