Thomas Alexander

Thomas Alexander
South Carolina State Senate District 1
Incumbent
In office
1994-Present
Term ends
November 14, 2016
Years in position	19
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$10,400/year
Per diem	$131/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
First elected	1994
Next election	November 8, 2016
Term limits	N/A
Prior offices
South Carolina State House of Representatives
1987-1994
Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Walhalla, SC
1982-1986
Education
Bachelor's	Clemson University, 1978
Associate's	Anderson College, 1976
Personal
Birthday	July 25, 1956
Place of birth	Seneca, SC
Profession	Owner, Alexander's Office Supply
Religion	Presbyterian
Websites
Office website

Thomas Alexander (b. July 25, 1956) is a Republican member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 1 since 1994.

Alexander was a council member for the City of Walhalla, South Carolina from 1981 to 1985. He was then Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Walhalla from 1982 to 1986. He served in the South Carolina State House from 1987 to 1994. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1994 and has served in that position since. He represents the 1st district.

According to an October 2010 report by The Nerve, Alexander recorded salary and expenses of $109,505 for the 2.5-year period from Jan. 1, 2008, through mid 2010, making him the third-highest-compensated legislator in South Carolina during that period.

Alexander worked as as Radio Account Executive in 1978, 1982, 1983, and 1986. He currently works as president/operator of Cleveland Gospel Supply and Oconee Office Supply. He is also currently the owner of Alexander's Office Supply.

Alexander received his AA from Anderson College in 1976. He went on to receive his BS from Clemson University in 1978.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Alexander served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Alexander served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Alexander served on the following committees:

Elections

2012

See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2012

Alexander won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 1. Alexander ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

South Carolina State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Thomas Alexander Incumbent	99.1%	29,957
	Other	Write-Ins	0.9%	270
Total Votes				30,227

2008

On November 4, 2008, Alexander won re-election for District 1 of the South Carolina State Senate with 27,498 votes, ahead of Constitution Party candidate Polly Nicolay (4,728) and write-ins (60).

Alexander raised $97,176 for his campaign, against $9,950 by Nicolay.

South Carolina State Senate, District 1
Candidates		Votes
Thomas Alexander (R)		27,498
Polly Nicolay (C)		4,728
Write-ins		24

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2008

Alexander raised $97,176 in the 2008 election cycle.

His major contributors are listed below.

Donor	Amount
Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina	$2,025
South Carolina Healthcare Association	$2,000
SCANA Corporation	$1,500
Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina	$1,250
South Carolina Medical Association	$1,250

Personal

Alexander has a wife, Lynda.

External links

Suggest a link

• Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996

References

Political offices
Preceded by '	South Carolina State Senate - District 1 1994-present	Succeeded by NA