Royal Alexander

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Richard Royal Alexander
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Born (1966-02-18) February 18, 1966 (age 56)
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Alma mater Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Occupation(s) Attorney, former congressional staffer
Political party Republican candidate for Louisiana attorney general in 2007

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

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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 Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law where he served on Law Review and Moot Court, both intramural and on the Benton National Moot Court Team. [1]

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 Louisiana Public Service Commission. [2] He was also a member of the Republican State Central Committee of Louisiana from 2008-2012.

Race for attorney general

Caddo Parish assessor candidacy

[3] [4] [5]

According to KTBS-TV, ABC in Shreveport, an independent survey of property tax rates around the state by the demographer 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. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ http://sbmag.net/april-2014/, page 76.
  2. ↑ http://www.lpsc.louisiana.gov/DistrictMapPage.aspx
  3. ↑ "Louisiana election returns". staticresults.sos.la.gov. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Louisiana primary election returns, October 23, 1999". staticresults.sos.la.gov. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Albert Galloway Hammett". findagrave.com. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
  6. ↑ The Moon Griffon Show, October 18, 2011.
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