Moses Alexander

Moses Alexander was a prominent American figure who made significant contributions to the fields of business and politics. Born in 1853, he went on to pursue a career that would ultimately lead him to hold public office. Alexander's most notable achievement was his tenure as the 11th governor of Idaho, a position he held from 1915 to 1919. This milestone marked him as the second elected Jewish governor of a U.S. state, distinguishing him further as the first to actively practice the Jewish faith while in office.

Throughout his governorship, Alexander established himself as a unique figure in American political history. Notably, he remains the only Jewish chief executive to have served the state of Idaho to this day. His precedent-setting election and service came after that of Washington Bartlett, who was elected as the Jewish governor of California in 1887 but had converted to Christianity prior to taking office. Alexander's legacy as a pioneering Jewish politician continues to be recognized, with his term in office spanning from 1915 to 1919. He passed away in 1932, leaving behind a lasting impact on the political landscape of Idaho and the United States.