Harold Alexander (Florida politician)
American politician (1902–1967)
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George Harold Alexander (February 1, 1902 – May 12, 1967) was a Florida politician who served as state chairman of the Florida Republican Party from 1950 to 1962.[1][2] He served in the Florida House of Representatives.[3]
G. Harold Alexander | |
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| Chair of the Florida Republican Party | |
| In office June 14, 1950 – June 15, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Cyril C. Spades |
| Succeeded by | Tom Fairfield Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1902 Dunlap, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1967 (aged 65) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral, Florida |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Olive L. Alexander |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Chattanooga |
Early life
Alexander was born on February 1, 1902, in Dunlap, Tennessee.[4] He moved to Florida as a young boy.[5] He attended the University of Chattanooga.[5] After graduating, he joined his father in the real estate business.[4]
Career
Alexander was first involved in politics during the Hoover administration.[6] He was a delegate to every Republican National Convention since 1940.[2] He served as chairman of the Florida delegation in 1952, 1956, and 1960.[2] In 1952 and 1956, he was the state chairman of the Eisenhower campaign, and in 1960, for Nixon.[2]
He was elected chairman of the state party on June 14, 1950,[7] and served until he stepped down on June 15, 1962.[8]
He died on May 12, 1967, in New Orleans at age 65 due to a kidney ailment.[5][6]
