David J. Alexander
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David J. Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Greg Stokes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1981 Connecticut, United States |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Trinity College (BA), University of Connecticut School of Law (JD), Yale University (MBA) (Did Not Graduate), University of California, Berkeley (MPA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2011 |
| Rank | Captain |
David J. Alexander (born 9 May 1981) is a former member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 58th district, from 2013 to 2017.[1][2]
He was born in Connecticut.[3] Upon graduating from law school, he graduated from Marine Corps Officer Candidates School and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. Upon graduating from Marine Corps Basic School, he served on active duty with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 in Okinawa, Japan and 1st Reconnaissance Battalion at Camp Pendleton, California. Upon leaving active duty in 2011, he served in the Marine Corps Reserves with 1st Battalion, 25th Marines at Fort Devens, Massachusetts from 2011 to 2014. He left the Marine Corps obtaining the rank of captain. In 2012 he challenged Kathy Tallarita, a 14-year state representative incumbent, in a Democratic Primary and defeated her by a 2-to-1 margin. Upon taking office in 2013, his comments in support of the Connecticut Gun Safety Act, as part of the state's response to the Newtown Shooting, was covered by NPR due to how he compared gun safety to weapons safety within the Marine Corps. In 2014, he was spearheaded the passage of an adoption birth certificate bill that was covered in USA Today, Reuters and the Hartford Courant due to its importance. He also was instrumental in passing a veterans jobs bill in 2014 that stands as a national model.[4][3] David graduated from Trinity College, with honors, in 2003. His honors senior thesis that he wrote while a student at Trinity College focused on state and federal policies aimed at increasing voting. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2006. In 2020, he earned a Masters of Public Affairs Degree from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. From July 2015 to June 2016, he was a student at the Yale School of Management in their MBA for Executives program. In July 2016, Yale granted Alexander a leave of absence to tend to personal issues, but Yale University declined to allow Alexander rejoin the MBA for Executives program upon the conclusion of the leave of absence.[5][4][3] From 2002 until 2007, Alexander served on the Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member.[3]
In 2024, he ran for his old house seat again, but lost the primary by 76.79% to 23.31% against John Santanella.