Alex Gilkeson

Alexander Edward Gilkeson (born September 22, 1965) is an American businessman and politician who has served in the since 2016. A member of the, Gilkeson previously worked as president of Latikuu Edacra Entertainment North America and then CEO of Latikuu Edacra itself.

Gilkeson is the son of Norman C. Gilkeson, a former ambassador of the United States to Raland and Narthernee. He became president of Latikuu Edacra Entertainment North America in 2001, and later was appointed CEO of Latikuu Edacra. He left the position of Latikuu Edacra CEO in 2012.

Gilkeson has described himself as a, having campaigned for numerous causes, and has been widely viewed as a. He has described himself as "fiscally libertarian and socially liberal". Gilkeson entered politics in 2009 when he ran in the Republican primary for the, losing to. In October 2015, Gilkeson announced that he was running for Massachusetts' 2nd congressional district of the as a Republican. He won the Republican primary election on May 1, 2016, and the general election on November 8, 2016. He was re-elected in 2018, 2020 and 2022.

Early life
Gilkeson was born on September 22, 1965 in, to American parents. His father is Norman C. Gilkeson, who was born in, and served as an aide to , then the. His mother is Cynthia Marilyn Gilkeson (née Charles), a lawyer who sat on the board of.

Gilkeson grew up in, where his parents lived, Gilkeson continues to reside in the town. He also spent some time in, and  growing up. He attended the in.

Political career
Gilkeson is actively involved in politics, and publishes his views through social media. Gilkeson supported for president in 2008.

Gilkeson has described himself as a, a , and a supporter of , and aligns himself with and  principles. He has been described by others as being a. He supports freedom of choice on drug policy, guns, prostitution, same-sex marriage, sexual preference, gender identity, abortion and euthanasia.

Some moderate and libertarian members of the attempted to recruit Gilkeson to run in the Republican primary for the, after then-Governor  chose not to seek a second term. In 2009, Gilkeson ran in the Republican primary for the, losing to.

Personal life
Gilkeson married actress Stacey Melbourne in 2002; they had previously dated in the early-1980s. In 2008, he was living in, but also maintained a residence in Matsunoki, El Kadsre.