Richard Royal Alexander, known as Royal Alexander (born February 18, 1966), is an attorney, writer, and former politician in his native

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. In 2007, he was the Republican candidate for Louisiana Attorney General. In addition to his law practice, Alexander is an opinion writer, a guest lecturer at public events and education forums, and a frequent guest on various TV and radio outlets.

Education and career

The fifth of twelve children born to a prominent Shreveport businessman, Alexander was educated in private elementary and secondary schools. He received his

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degree from

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. He obtained his

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degree from

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where he served on Law Review and Moot Court, both intramural and on the Benton National Moot Court Team. Alexander was a staff member to the late U.S. Representative Clyde C. Holloway of Louisiana's 8th congressional district, since disbanded, who also served as chairman of the

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. He was also a member of the Republican State Central Committee of Louisiana from 2008 to 2012.

Race for attorney general

Caddo Parish assessor candidacy

According to

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in Shreveport, an independent survey of

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rates around the state by the

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Elliott Stonecipher concludes that Shreveport and Caddo Parish residents pay the highest such taxes of any metropolitan area in Louisiana. Alexander said that the assessments are inflated and had pledged had he been elected to reduce them.''The Moon Griffon Show'', October 18, 2011.

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