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Rodney Alexander | |
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| Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office September 30, 2013 – June 3, 2014 | |
| Governor | Bobby Jindal |
| Preceded by | David LaCerte (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | David LaCerte (Acting) |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – September 26, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | John Cooksey |
| Succeeded by | Vance McAllister |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office 1988–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Tinnerello |
| Succeeded by | James R. Fannin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1946 Bienville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (2004–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before–2004) |
| Spouse | Nancy Sutton |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1965–1971 |
| Unit | U.S. Air Force Reserve |
Rodney McKinnie Alexander (born December 5, 1946) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who served as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs from September 30, 2013, until June 3, 2014. Previously he was the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district from 2003 to 2013. First elected as a Democrat, he changed parties in 2004 to run as a Republican and was re-elected five times.