Website: http://alexander.senate.gov
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Party: Republican
Residence: Walland
Born: July 3, 1940; Maryville, Tenn.
Religion: Presbyterian
Family: Wife, Honey Alexander; four children
Education: Vanderbilt U., B.A. 1962 (Latin American history); New York U., J.D. 1965
Military Service: None
Career: Education consulting firm chairman; lobbyist; university president; White House and congressional aide; lawyer
Elected: 2002 (2nd term)
Political Highlights: Republican nominee for governor, 1974; governor, 1979-87; Education secretary, 1991-93; sought Republican nomination for president, 1996, 2000
Committees: Appropriations; Energy & Natural Resources; Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Ranking Member; Rules & Administration