Susan Baker Weddington | |
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Chairman of the Texas Republican Party | |
In office 1997–2003 | |
Preceded by | Tom Pauken |
Succeeded by | Tina Benkiser |
Personal details | |
Born | April 6, 1951 Detroit, Michigan, US |
Died | September 1, 2020 San Antonio, Texas, US |
Spouse(s) | Ernest Caldwell, Jr. d. Robert Weddington (1983–2015) |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | San Antonio, Texas Fredericksburg, Texas |
Alma mater | Trinity University |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Susan Baker Weddington (April 6, 1951 – September 1, 2020) was a businesswoman who from 1997 to 2003 served as party chair of Texas Republican Party during the administrations of Governors George W. Bush and Rick Perry[1] She was the first female chair of either major party in Texas.