{"age":67,"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRebecca Keefauver Alexander is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 7, having assumed office on November 3, 2020 [1][3]. Her current term concludes on November 3, 2026 [1]. She has been listed as a candidate for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. Alexander qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2].\n\nDuring her tenure, Alexander serves on the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee and its subcommittees, as well as the Children & Family Affairs and Judiciary Committees [7]. She also holds the position of Treasurer within the Tennessee House Republican Caucus [7]. In April 2026, she reported that the General Assembly passed a $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing fiscal discipline and targeted investments [5].\n\n## Background and education\n\nRebecca Kefauver was born on November 4, 1958 [3]. She graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1976 [1]. Alexander earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and sociology/psychology from Milligan College [1][3]. She later obtained a Master of Education degree from East Tennessee State University [3].\n\n## Career\n\nRebecca Kefauver Alexander was born on November 4, 1958 [3]. She graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1976 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and sociology/psychology from Milligan College [1]. She later obtained a Master of Education degree from East Tennessee State University [3].\n\nProfessionally, Alexander is identified as a businesswoman and a former teacher [3]. Specific details regarding the names of businesses she has owned or operated, other professional licenses held, or any military service are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Office history\n\nRebecca Keefauver Alexander [3] assumed office as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 7 on November 3, 2020, following her election to the position [1]. She succeeded Matthew Hill in the role [3]. Her current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. During her tenure, she has served as the Treasurer for the Tennessee House Republican Caucus [7].\n\nAlexander\u2019s legislative responsibilities include serving on the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee and its subcommittee, the Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Transportation Committee [7]. In this capacity, she has participated in significant state legislation, including the passage of the $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year [5] and House Bill 1376, which regulates hemp-derived THC products to protect consumer safety [6].\n\nPrior to her election to the state legislature in 2020, there is no record of other elected or appointed offices held by Alexander in the provided sources. She is currently on the ballot for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRebecca Alexander serves as the Treasurer for the Tennessee House Republican Caucus and holds committee assignments on the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee, the Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee, and the Judiciary Committee [7]. She also sits on the Transportation Committee [7]. Her legislative voting record includes a lifetime score of 79 and a current vote score of 74, according to the Tennessee Legislative Report Card [4].\n\nDuring the 2026 legislative session, Alexander supported the passage of the state\u2019s $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which lawmakers emphasized as a plan reflecting fiscal discipline and targeted investments in education and the economy [5]. She also voted to pass House Bill 1376, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader William Lamberth that regulates hemp-derived THC products to protect consumer safety [6].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nRebecca Alexander is identified as a businesswoman in addition to her role as a politician and former teacher [3]. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Milligan College and a Master of Education from East Tennessee State University [1][3]. Specific details regarding the nature of her business interests, ownership stakes, or the sources of her wealth are not provided in the available records.\n\nAlexander serves as the Treasurer for the Tennessee House Republican Caucus [7]. In this capacity, she has issued reports on legislative activities, such as the passage of the state\u2019s $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year and legislation regulating hemp-derived THC products [5][6]. These roles involve financial oversight within the party structure but do not disclose personal financial disclosures or business sales.\n\n## Family\n\nRebecca Alexander was born Rebecca Kefauver on November 4, 1958 [3]. She has two children [3].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Rebecca Alexander - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rebecca_Alexander)\n[2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[3] [Rebecca Alexander (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Alexander_(politician))\n[4] [Tennessee House District 07 - Alexander - TLRC](https://tnreportcard.org/representatives/tn-hd07-alexander/)\n[5] [State Rep. Rebecca Alexander's Capitol Report | April 17, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/04/state-rep-rebecca-alexanders-capitol-report-april17-2026/)\n[6] [State Rep. Rebecca Alexander's Capitol Report \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2025/04/state-rep-rebecca-alexanders-capitol-report-11/)\n[7] [Representative Rebecca Alexander \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-rebecca-alexander/)","birthdate":"Tue, 04 Nov 1958 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Rebecca","fullname":"Rebecca K Alexander","lastname":"Alexander","middlename":"K","office_history":[{"campaigns":[],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":null,"term":{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_007","office_title":"State Representative District 7","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"},"year":2023}],"office_key":"state_house_007","office_title":"State Representative District 7","state":"TN","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_007","office_title":"State Representative District 7","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}]}],"summary":"Rebecca Alexander is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 7, serving since 2021.","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office":"state_house_007","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01","title":"State Representative District 7"}],"token":"FROTdj4abx"}