Alexander leads HD 8 fundraising race with nearly $90,000

FAMU alumnus Ramon Alexander is at the top of the fundraising race in the Democratic nomination contest for Florida House District 8 with nearly $90,000.

Alexander, national executive director of Distinguished Young Gentlemen of America, Inc., has a total of $88,678.55 in monetary donations and $1,675.00 in in-kind contributions.

“My wife and I are grateful to the great number of people who believe enough in our campaign to give their hard-earned dollars in support of my candidacy,” Alexander said in a quote published by the SaintPetersBlog.

“Every dollar they give is an effort to improve the quality of life in Gadsden and Leon counties. My commitment to work for the betterment of our families in District 8 is very personal.”

Alexander, who earned a degree in political science and public administration from FAMU, served as student body president during the 2005-2006 school year. He formerly worked as the community & external affairs aide in the Tallahassee Mayor’s Office and a legislative intern in the Florida House of Representatives District 8 office for two years.

He is married to Taniyah Dawson, an alumna of the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and formerly starting point guard for the FAMU Women’s Basketball Team.

The District 8 seat is currently held by Rep. Alan Williams (D-Tallahassee), who will leave in 2016 due to term limits.