Alex Burton (politician)
Alex Burton | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ryan Hatfield |
| President of Evansville City Council | |
| In office January 13, 2020 – November 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | James Brinkmeyer |
| Succeeded by | Zachary Heronemus |
| Member of Evansville City Council, Ward 4 | |
| In office January 1, 2020 – November 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constance Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Tanisha Carothers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Burton Evansville, Indiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Indiana State University Western Kentucky University (BS) |
Alex Burton is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 77th district. He assumed office on November 19, 2024.[1]
Career
[edit]Before Burton attended Western Kentucky University he interned with then-mayor of Evansville, Jonathan Weinzapfel.[2] Burton was a city councilor in Evansville.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Burton is married to Xavia and they live in Evansville with their child, Arrington, and two dogs.[4]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alex Burton | 1,883 | 73.4% | +6.29% | |
| Republican | Archie Carter | 683 | 26.6% | +26.6% | |
| Total votes | 2,566 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alex Burton | 1,898 | 100.0% | +26.6% | |
| Total votes | 1,898 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alex Burton | 14,395 | 100.0% | +23.3% | |
| Total votes | 14,395 | 100.00% | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "Burton sworn in as Indiana House District 77 representative". Indiana House Democrats. November 19, 2024.
- ^ "Indiana Democrats running in Southern Indiana State House races". WBIW. January 10, 2024.
- ^ Watkins, Monica (January 9, 2024). "Alex Burton officially files to run for State Representative seat". WFIE.
- ^ "State Rep. Alex Burton". Indiana House Democrats. November 19, 2024.
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