Thomas C. Alexander (born July 25, 1956) is an American businessman who is currently serving as the

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. He serves in the senate as a Republican from the 1st District. Alexander served as an honorary chair of the 2023 Inauguration Committee for Governor Henry McMaster.

S.C. General Assembly

Alexander was first elected as a

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to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1986. He was elected to the

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in 1994 also as a Democrat. He switched parties in 1996. Alexander currently chairs the Senate Interstate Cooperation and the Legislative Oversight Committees. He serves on the Senate Banking and Insurance, Ethics, Finance, Medical Affairs, and Labor, Commerce and Industry Committees.He has previously chaired the Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry committee. He is a

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the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as South Carolina state leader. Alexander serves as Vice-Chair of the College and University Trustee Screening Commission, a Joint Committee with members from the House and Senate.College and University Trustee Screening Commission". ''South Carolina Legislature''. 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.

Personal

Alexander is the owner of an office supply store. He and his wife Lynda live in

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External links

South Carolina Legislature - Senator Thomas C. Alexander
official SC Senate website
Project Vote Smart - Senator Thomas C. Alexander (SC)
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