Jim Allen | |
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Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 33rd district |
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Assumed office January 5, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Patrick Goggles |
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 33rd district |
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In office April 2004 – January 2005 |
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Preceded by | Harry B. Tipton |
Succeeded by | Patrick Goggles |
Personal details | |
Born |
Lander, Wyoming |
August 1, 1952
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.
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%.
Allen ran for his former seat, defeating Daniel Cardenas in the Republican primary. He lost to Democratic incumbent Patrick Goggles, 52% to 48%.
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%.
Allen is running for re-election, and will be unopposed in the Republican primary. He will face Democrat Sergio Maldonado in the general election.