Rebecca Alexander (politician)
Rebecca Alexandera | |
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Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Matthew Hill |
Personal details | |
Born | Rebecca Keefauver November 4, 1958 |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 |
Education | Milligan College (BA) East Tennessee State University (MEd) |
Rebecca Alexander (born November 4, 1958)[1] is an American politician, businesswoman, and former teacher serving as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 7th district. She assumed office on January 12, 2021.
Education[]
Alexander graduated from Daniel Boone High School in Gray, Tennessee. She then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, sociology, and psychology from Milligan College and a Master of Education from East Tennessee State University.
Career[]
Alexander began her career as an English teacher. She then joined Magnavox, eventually becoming a national sales manager with the organization. She also helped her husband operate his family's business, the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.[2] Alexander was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in November 2020.[3]
Personal life[]
She is married and has two daughters.
References[]
- ^ "Representative Rebecca Alexander". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Rebecca Alexander announces her bid for State House". Herald & Tribune - Jonesborough, TN. 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Rebecca Alexander". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- Living people
- 1958 births
- Tennessee Republicans
- Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Milligan University alumni
- East Tennessee State University alumni
- People from Washington County, Tennessee