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Ramon J. Alexander (born October 19, 1984) is an American politician who served as a member of the
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from 2016 to 2022. He represented the 8th district, which includes Gadsden County and sections of
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in Leon County since 2016. Archived December 23, 2016. From 2018 to 2020, Alexander served as Democratic whip. He graduated from
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with a
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degree in 2007. He is married to Taniyah Alexander. On May 11, 2022, Alexander was accused of sexual harassment by a male former employee of
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. The victim stated that Alexander had groped him and sent sexually explicit photos and videos. Alexander acknowledged his sexual relationship with the man, but that it was consensual. Alexander resigned as Democratic co-leader days after the
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reported on the allegations and announced that he would not run for re-election.


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1984 births Florida A&M University alumni Living people Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives Politicians from Tallahassee, Florida 21st-century members of the Florida Legislature {{Florida-FLRepresentative-Democratic-stub