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.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "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.
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