Constituency : Elgin Burghs 1881-95
Alexander came in unopposed at Elgin following the appointment of Mountstuart Duff as Governor of Madras.
Alexander was a clergyman's son educated at King's College, Aberdeen and Edinburgh University. He became a barrister. In 1880 he contested Glasgow and Aberdeen Universities.
Gladstone made Alexander Solicitor General for Scotland immediately. He held the post until 1885. He was re-appointed in 1886 and again in 1892, serving until 1894 when he resigned ostensibly to improve his finances . He was then thought to be a candidate for the Speakership but it didn't happen.
He died in 1905 aged 71.
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