Biography Political Highlights: Republican nominee for governor, 1974; governor, 1979-87; Education secretary, 1991-93; sought Republican nomination for president, 1996; sought Republican nomination for president, 2000; U.S. Senate, 2003-21Born: July 3, 1940; Maryville, Tenn.Residence: WallandReligion: PresbyterianFamily: Wife, Honey Alexander; four childrenEducation: Vanderbilt U., B.A. 1962; New York U., J.D. 1965
Congressional Leaders Nancy Pelosi, Calif.
Steny H. Hoyer, Md.
James E. Clyburn, S.C.
Xavier Becerra, Calif.
Paul D. Ryan, Wisc.
Kevin McCarthy, Calif.
Steve Scalise, La.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Wash.
Harry Reid, Nev.
Richard J. Durbin, Ill.
Charles E. Schumer, N.Y.
Jon Tester, Mont.
Mitch McConnell, Ky.
Orrin G. Hatch, Utah
John Cornyn, Texas
John Thune, S.D.
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
2002 Election Results
Candidate Lamar Alexander (R)
Votes 891,420
% 54.3%2008 Election Results
Candidate Lamar Alexander (R)
Votes 1,579,477
% 65.1%2014 Election Results
Candidate Lamar Alexander (R)
Votes 850,087
% 61.9%
