Mark Allen (politician)
| Mark Allen | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 4th district | |
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Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Corn |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nikki Allen |
| Residence | Spiro, Oklahoma |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Religion | Christian |
Mark Allen is an American businessman and Republican politician from Oklahoma. He is the current state senator for District 4 in the Oklahoma Senate.
According to his campaign website, Allen is the owner of Allen Rathole, Inc. a family-owned business specializing in oil field service.[1]
Senate District 4 encompasses all of Le Flore County and the central and eastern sections of Sequoyah County including the city of Sallisaw.
Political career
Mark Allen began his first term as a state senator in 2010. He has been an advocate for open carry and voted in favor of the current open carry law in Oklahoma.[2]
Allen was among 14 Republicans who signed a pledge to vote against further bond issues for an Oklahoma City-based museum featuring Native American art.[3]
He currently serves as the vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and a member of three other committees.[4]
Election history
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Allen | Republican Party | 1,526 | 78.90% | ||
| Tom Lannigan | Republican Party | 408 | 21.10% | ||
| Source: [5] | |||||
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Allen | Republican Party | 9,974 | 51.35% | ||
| Neil Brannon | Democratic Party | 9,451 | 48.65% | ||
| Source: [6] | |||||
References
- ↑ ElectMarkAllen.com
- ↑ Open carry bill is sent to Fallin, Tulsa World, May 11, 2012 (accessed April 10, 2013)
- ↑ Oklahoma Native American Cultural Center faces fight, Tulsa World, May 18, 2012 (accessed April 10, 2013)
- ↑ Oklahoma Senate (accessed April 10, 2013).
- ↑ Election Results
- ↑ General Election Results