Bill Alexander
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Bill Alexander (Republican Party) ran for election to the Delaware State Senate to represent District 12. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Alexander completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Bill Alexander served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 2006. He earned a high school diploma from Salesianum School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware in 1985, and a graduate degree from Central Michigan University in 2000. His career experience includes working as a college instructor, and small business owner. Alexander also spent 25 years in the Delaware state police force.
Alexander has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- The American Legion
- Association of Retired Delaware State Police
- Military Officers Association of America
- Flight 93 Memorial
- St. Joseph Parish, Middletown DE
Elections
2022
See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nicole Poore advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware State Senate District 12.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Bill Alexander advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 12.
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bill Alexander completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Alexander's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Born and raised in Delaware in a working class community, I strongly believe that elected officials should truly represent the best interests of all people. My dedication to promote safety, fairness and prosperity for everyone, no matter who they are, is the heart of this race. As a father, an Army veteran (retired colonel), a public servant (retired state police captain), a small business owner, and a college educator, I have been blessed with experiencing years of real leadership, and I know how to work with many diverse groups. As YOUR state senator, I will always listen and respond to your issues, no matter the day or the time.
- We need true public servants in office, and NOT politicians who bow to special interest groups. Everyone should be served equally, regardless of political affiliation, zip code, chosen lifestyle, or any other demographics. That's what a true leader does, and that's what I vow to do for ALL people.
- Our Constitutional rights should never be at risk of being taken away. Whether it's our 1st Amendment rights, 2nd Amendment rights, 4th Amendment rights, etc., they are the bedrock of a free society.
- I will be an ambassador to the people I vow to serve, not an ambassador to any political or other group.
Constitutional rights, educational excellence, and public safety. All three are equally important.
Ronald Reagan. I am a true Reagan Republican desiring to reinvigorate that style of leadership and honor.
The book "Killer Angels," which yielded the film "Gettysburg."
Honesty, consistency and transparency.
Honesty, consistency and transparency. I also finish whatever I start, and I listen before making big decisions.
Serve the PEOPLE by having their backs, regardless of party affiliation. That's what REAL leaders do, and that's what is missing in our General Assembly today.
First American on the Moon in 1969. I was 7 years old.
I worked as a dishwasher/porter at a local restaurant, starting at age 14. I worked the job through high school until I enlisted in the Army.
"The Norton Anthology of English Literature." I know it's mostly a textbook, but it's a collection of such great literary works. I still have mine since my undergrad days in college, and I still read it-- especially my favorites: Coleridge, Keats and Tennyson. As far as one-author, one-title books, my favorite is "All Quiet on the Western Front." However, topping all lists is the Holy Bible, which contains words by which I seek to live.
"The Sign" by Ace of Base, since we put out a video with that song as the backdrop, after our campaign team emplaced tons of signs throughout our senate district. That song stuck in my head for days thereafter!
I am my own hardest critic. Whatever I do never seems "good enough" in my mind, and I am always striving for better.
Our Constitution has delineated Articles 1, 2 and 3 to maintain the checks and balances between the branches of government. I feel that that governor (as head of the executive branch) should have a good rapport with the General Assembly (legislative branch), but not one that puts undo pressure on the legislature to pass laws that are NOT the will of the people..
We need to significantly improve our public education system, and ensure that our kids receive an excellent education, regardless of zip code. To do this, our elected officials need to LISTEN to K-12 educators and K-12 administrators. They have the answers, but have not been given the respect of their experiences by our elected officials over the past several years. I strongly desire to give them a voice, and act upon their experiential input. Once we empower their advice, there is no doubt that Delaware's education system will skyrocket.
I believe the current bicameral General Assembly in Delaware (with the House of Representatives and the House of Senate) would work more efficiently than if we changed it to a unicameral system with only one chamber. The overlapping work of state reps and state senators is a better system for responding to constituent issues (potholes, traffic concerns, land usage, etc.); and, having a two-chamber majority required for bill passage also ensures that laws are better analyzed before enacted. The unicameral system may be more simplistic, thus streamlining legislation, but it could potentially result in a lack of representation of the people across the board, as well as create a slower response to constituent issues. Above all, the due process that we see when both houses seek to pass legislation would be impaired.
100 percent, yes. The substance of the bill needs to be the emphasis when it comes to enacting a law, and not the bill's sponsor and his/her related political party. With regard to constituent issues, legislators need to work with each other across party lines to ensure the infrastructure serves the population adequately. Politics, per se, should have no bearing upon helping constituents with issues.
First off, redistricting should only take place when necessary due to population shifts. When it is necessary, it should require a 2/3 majority vote if any legislators are added; or, a simple majority vote if no new legislators are added to the redistricting plan.
I will serve on any committee where my talents are best suited. From my experience, I feel I would contribute greatly to the following committees-- Corrections & Public Safety, Education, Judiciary, Labor, Rules & Ethics, and Veterans Affairs. I would also be honored to serve on the Bond Bill and/or Joint Finance Committees.
I have never sought public office in the past.
No. And, I believe in term limits as well.
Well, being of the "Three Stooges" era of humor, there are so many great jokes. Here's one:
Air used to be free at the gas station, now it's $1.50. You know why? Inflation.
The will of the people necessitates standing behind what is right. In some cases, compromise is not an option. In some cases, compromise is necessary.
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- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 9, 2022
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Majority Leader:Bryan Townsend
Minority Leader:Gerald Hocker
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