David Alexander (born October 29, 1952, in Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson,

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representing District 39 since January 2011.

Education

Alexander earned his BA in

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from Mississippi College.

Elections

*2012 Alexander was unopposed for the August 2, 2012, Republican Primary, winning with 4,436 votes, and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 15,097 votes (65.7%) against Democratic nominee Doug Clark. *2010 To challenge District 39 incumbent Democratic Representative George Fraley, Alexander was unopposed for the August 5, 2010, Republican Primary, winning with 5,405 votes, and won the November 2, 2010, General election with 11,566 votes (65.7%) against Representative Fraley.

References

External links

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1952 births Living people Republican Party members of the Tennessee House of Representatives Mississippi College alumni People from Winchester, Tennessee Politicians from Jackson, Mississippi 21st-century American politicians {{Tennessee-politician-stub