Preceded by Bob Beers Occupation businesswoman Succeeded by Mark Hutchison Name Allison Copening | Political party Democratic Party Democratic Party Residence Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Born July 4, 1964 (age 59)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ( 1964-07-04 ) Alma mater University of Nevada, Las Vegas Education University of Nevada, Las Vegas | ||
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Allison Copening (née Mellot; born July 4, 1964) is a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 6 (map) from 2009-13, defeating incumbent Bob Beers in 2008. She did not run for re-election in 2012.
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Early life
Allison Copening was born in Las Vegas. She graduated from Bonanza High School in 1982, and she also attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she graduated with a B.A. in Communication Studies.
Her parents are Harold and Jane Mellot, she has one older brother, Michael and one older sister, Gina.
Career
Copening started her career in the field of broadcasting for nine years at the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, KLAS TV.
Personal life
She is a breast cancer survivor since 2005.
References
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