W. Ted Alexander
W. Ted Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Vickie Sawyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1960 Morganton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Patti |
| Children | two |
| Residence | Shelby, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Charlotte (BA) Cornell University (MA) |
William Theodore Alexander III[1] (born August 14, 1960) is an American politician.
Early life
On August 14, 1960, Alexander was born in Morganton, North Carolina.[2]
Education
Alexander earned a BA degree in political science from University of North Carolina at Charlotte.[3] Alexander earned a MA degree in Historic Preservation from Cornell University.[2]
Career
Alexander is a Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing the 44th district. During his tenure in the State Senate, Alexander has been involved in measures to combat human trafficking.[4][5][6] Alexander authored legislation to strengthen victims' rights[7] and has led bipartisan conferences on combatting human trafficking.[8]
Alexander has served previously as mayor of Shelby, North Carolina and as chair of the Cleveland County, North Carolina Republican Party.[9][10]
References
- ^ "N.C. Senators (2019-2020 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly". Archived from the original on 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
- ^ a b "Senator Ted Alexander III". Votesmart.org. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- ^ "Votes for Niners". Issuu. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ "Recently signed North Carolina budget provides lifeline to victims of human trafficking". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ WRAL (2023-04-18). "Human trafficking survivor sees 'a glimmer of hope' in NC legislation". WRAL.com. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Senator touts N.C. budget's measures to attack human trafficking". Carolina Journal -. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Modifications to Human Trafficking Laws Strengthen Victims' Rights | North Carolina Judicial Branch". www.nccourts.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Square, Alan Wooten | The Center (2024-04-30). "Education, policy development likely at human trafficking prevention conference". The Center Square. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Former mayor Ted Alexander wins new Senate seat". Archived from the original on 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
- ^ "Ted Alexander sworn in as state senator". Archived from the original on 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2019-01-10.