Alexander Burns is an American journalist and associate editor for Politico.
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Best Known For:The book This Will Not Pass
Breakthrough:Published 'This Will Not Pass', a major account of the 2020 election in 2022
10 Quick Facts About Alexander Burns
- Full Name: Alexander Burns
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The book This Will Not Pass
- Current Role: Associate editor
- Current Employer: Politico
- Place of Birth: United States
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: MJ Lee
- Popular As: Alex Burns

Alexander Burns Age
Alexander Burns's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Alexander Burns' career includes news and reporting roles with POLITICO and The New York Times, a newspaper.
Organization: POLITICO
Role: Associate Editor
Period: 2022–Present
Organization: The New York Times
Role: National Political Correspondent
Period: 2015–2022
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Alexander Burns rose to prominence for his role for the book This Will Not Pass.
Notable Works
- Book: This Will Not Pass (Author, 2022) — Co-authored with Jonathan Martin
Alexander Burns Family & Relationships
Alexander Burns is married to MJ Lee.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alexander Burns
- Popular As: Alex Burns
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: MJ Lee
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- MJ Lee (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/alexburnsNYT









