Jim Allen (Wyoming politician)

Jim Allen
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
January 5, 2015
Preceded by Patrick Goggles
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
April 2004  January 2005
Preceded by Harry B. Tipton
Succeeded by Patrick Goggles
Personal details
Born (1952-08-01) August 1, 1952
Lander, Wyoming
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Mary Allen
Children 3
Residence Lander, Wyoming
Alma mater University of Wyoming
Profession Rancher
Religion Methodist

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.[1]

Elections

2004

Allen was appointed to the Wyoming House of Representatives in April 2004 after incumbent Republican Representative Harry B. Tipton died of leukemia.[2] 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.

References

  1. "Jim Allen (Wyoming)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  2. "Harry B. Tipton Jr.". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved June 21, 2016.


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