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Kenny Alexander
| Kenny Alexander | ||
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| Virginia State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| September 17, 2012 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $178/day | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Virginia House of Delegates District 89 | ||
| August 15, 2002 - September 2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Old Dominion University, 1990 | |
| Associate's | John Tyler Community College, 1987 | |
| M.D. | Norwich University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/17/1966 | |
| Place of birth | Norfolk, VA | |
| Profession | Funeral director/mortician | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Alexander previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 89 from August 15, 2002 to September 2012. He resigned his seat in the house following his win in a special election for the Senate on September 4, 2012.[2]
Alexander currently works as a funeral director/mortician, and an instructor at Tidewater Community College.[3] He earned his A.A.S. from John Tyler Community College in 1987, his B.S. from Old Dominion University in 1990, and his M.A. from Norwich University.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Alexander served on the following House committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Alexander served on the following committees:
- Privileges and Elections
- Appointments Subcommittee
- Education
- Standards of Quality Subcommittee
- Students and Day Care Subcommittee
- Commerce and Labor
- Subcommittee #2
- Rules
- Studies Subcommittee
- Ethics (Special) Subcommittee
Issues
Legislation
- HB 2221 Federal write-in absentee ballots; witness requirement.
- HB 2495 Child labor; permits children 17 years of age satisfying enumerated criteria to drive automobiles.
- HB 2496 Early voting pilot projects; State Board of Elections to establish for general elections in 2010.[4]
Elections
2013
Alexander is considered a potential Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2013.[5] Incumbent Bill Bolling (R) opted not to run for re-election this year, opening the seat.
The Democratic primary election will take place on June 11, 2013, followed by the general election on November 5, 2013.
Race background
Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling (R) is not seeking re-election this year. Nine candidates filed to fill the imminently-open executive seat, including two Democrats and seven Republicans. The Democratic nominee will be elected at the taxpayer-funded primary election on June 11, and will face Republican nominee E.W. Jackson in the general election. Jackson was nominated by delegates of the Virginia Republican Party at the party-funded statewide primary convention on May 17-18.[6]
2012
Alexander ran unopposed in a special election for Virginia State Senate District 5. The seat was vacant following Yvonne Miller's (D) death on July 3. The special election took place September 4, 2012.[7][2]
| Virginia State Senate, District 5, Special Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kenny Alexander |
98.5% | 3,643 | |
| Write-In | Various | 1.5% | 55 | |
| Total Votes | 3,698 | |||
2011
On November 8, 2011, Alexander won re-election to District 89 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[8]
2009
In 2009, Alexander was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. [9]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 89 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kenny Alexander (D)
|
10,659 | |||
| Trip Triplin (I) | 2,448 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Alexander received $86,301 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[10]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kenny Alexander's campaign in 2011 | |
| Metropolitan Funeral Service | $6,010 |
| American Electric Power Co Virginia PAC | $3,500 |
| Verizon | $3,000 |
| Dominion | $2,500 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $86,301 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Alexander's 2009 campaign:[11]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Legislative Black Caucus | $5,000 |
| Communications Workers of Virginia | $5,000 |
| Dominion | $5,000 |
| Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association | $3,000 |
| Verizon | $3,000 |
Personal
Alexander and his wife, Donna, have two children.
External links
- Delegate Kenny Alexander official site
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Alexander
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Richmond Sunlight profile
References
- ↑ Hampton Roads, "Norfolk's Alexander sworn into Va. Senate," September 17, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Washington Post, "Democrat Krupicka wins Virginia special election," September 4, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Alexander
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Prince William’s Stewart announces run for lieutenant governor," April 10, 2012
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Va. GOP settles on Cuccinelli, Obenshain and Jackson for November ballot," May 19, 2013
- ↑ The Republic, "Ken Alexander wins Democratic nomination to vie for Virginia Senate seat of late Yvonne Miller," August 2, 2012
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Yvonne Miller |
Virginia State Senate District 5 September 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 89 2002–September 2012 |
Succeeded by NA |
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- Former member, Virginia House of Delegates
- Current member, Virginia State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2012
- Virginia
- Democratic Party
- House of Representatives candidate, 2011
- 2011 incumbent
- 2011 primary (winner)
- 2011 general election (winner)
- 2011 unopposed
- 2012 special election
- 2012 special election winner
- State executive candidate, 2013
- Lieutenant Governor candidate, 2013
- 2013 potential candidate
- 2013 open seat
- 2013 incumbent running for a different elected office
