Preceded by Patrick Goggles Nationality American Children 3 Spouse Mary Allen Party Republican Party | Preceded by Harry B. Tipton Political party Republican Alma mater University of Wyoming Education University of Wyoming Succeeded by Patrick Goggles | |
Born August 1, 1952 (age 64)
Lander, Wyoming ( 1952-08-01 ) Residence Lander, Wyoming, United States | ||
Jim Allen (born August 1, 1952) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 33 since January 5, 2015.
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2004
Allen was appointed to the Wyoming House of Representatives in April 2004 after incumbent Republican Representative Harry B. Tipton died of leukemia. He then ran for a full term, winning the Republican primary without any opposition. Allen was defeated by Democrat Patrick Goggles in the general election, 56% to 44%.
2012
Allen ran for his former seat, defeating Daniel Cardenas in the Republican primary. He lost to Democratic incumbent Patrick Goggles, 52% to 48%.
2014
After Democratic incumbent Patrick Goggles announced his retirement, Allen announced his candidacy for the seat. He defeated Daniel Cardenas in the Republican primary and defeated Democratic candidate Andrea Clifford in the general election, 53% to 47%.
2016
Allen is running for re-election, and will be unopposed in the Republican primary. He will face Democrat Sergio Maldonado in the general election.