Alex Burton (politician)
American politician
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Alex Burton is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 77th district. He assumed office on November 19, 2024.[1]
Preceded byRyan Hatfield
Preceded byJames Brinkmeyer
Succeeded byZachary Heronemus
Preceded byConstance Robinson
Alex Burton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ryan Hatfield |
| President of Evansville City Council | |
| In office January 13, 2020 – November 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | James Brinkmeyer |
| Succeeded by | Zachary Heronemus |
| Member of Evansville City Council, Ward 4 | |
| In office January 1, 2020 – November 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constance Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Tanisha Carothers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Burton |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Indiana State University Western Kentucky University (BS) |
Career
Before Burton attended Western Kentucky University he interned with then-mayor of Evansville, Jonathan Weinzapfel.[2] Burton was a city councilor in Evansville.[3]
Personal life
Burton is married to Xavia and they live in Evansville with their child, Arrington, and two dogs.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alex Burton | 1,883 | 73.4% | +6.29% | |
| Republican | Archie Carter | 683 | 26.6% | +26.6% | |
| Total votes | 2,566 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alex Burton | 1,898 | 100.0% | +26.6% | |
| Total votes | 1,898 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alex Burton | 14,395 | 100.0% | +23.3% | |
| Total votes | 14,395 | 100.00% | |||
