Alexander Asher (27 January 1834 – 5 August 1905) was a Scottish politician and lawyer, who was elected as Member of Parliament for the Elgin Burghs constituency from 1881 until his death in 1905.

Shortly prior to the 1895 general election, Asher was rumoured to be the Government nominee for the position of Speaker of the House of Commons.

[10] There were rumours that the Conservative Party might put forward a candidate to oppose Asher in the 1900 general election.

[12] John Moffat stepped forward shortly before the election on behalf of the Liberal Unionist Party, but was defeated by Asher, 1187 votes to 1744.

[13] Asher fell ill while in London as he was leaving the House of Commons from an evening sitting in July 1905.

He remained in bed for the following month, and following a worsening of his condition on 31 July, Asher became eager to return home to Scotland.

[2] He returned home to Edinburgh on 4 August where he died at his residence, Beechwood House in Corstorphine, the following day.