Ted Alexander

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William Theodore Alexander III

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth August 14, 1960 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Ted Alexander holds a BA in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an MA in Historic Preservation from Cornell University. He spent nearly two decades in leadership roles, including serving as mayor of Shelby, North Carolina, where he was known for engaging citizens and reducing crime rates. Alexander also led Main Street revitalization programs in Bedford, Virginia, and Shelby, North Carolina, leveraging his expertise in historic preservation. He has authored legislation to strengthen victims' rights and led bipartisan efforts to combat human trafficking. Alexander has a history of fostering cooperative relationships between public and private sectors to promote economic development.

Political Ideas

Ted Alexander's political philosophy is marked by a blend of traditional conservatism and innovative local governance. He champions fiscal responsibility and low taxes while simultaneously fostering public-private partnerships for economic development. His unexpected advocacy for human trafficking legislation and historic preservation reveals a nuanced approach that balances ideological consistency with pragmatic local needs. Alexander's rhetorical style emphasizes community engagement and cooperative problem-solving, often surprising those who expect a more rigid ideological stance.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 44th district general election, 2024

81,809 votes (72.50%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 44th district general election, 2024

81,809 votes (72.50%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations on General Government and Information Technology
Chair
Appropriations/Base Budget
Member
Commerce and Insurance
Member
Elections
Member
Finance
Member
Pensions and Retirement and Aging
Chair
State and Local Government
Chair
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Member
Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Committee on Local Government
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology
Member
Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Committee on Local Government
Co-Chair
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government
Member
America's Semiquincentennial Committee
Co-Chair
2022: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 44th district general election, 2022

58,525 votes (100.00%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 44th district general election, 2020

73,513 votes (70.78%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2018 North Carolina Senate election, district 44

46,861 votes (68.85%)

Win