Wes Allen (politician)

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Wes Allen
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 89th district
Assumed office
November 7, 2018
Preceded byAlan Boothe
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Cae
RelationsGerald Allen (father)
Children2
ResidenceTroy, Alabama, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Alabama (BA)
Troy University (MA)

Wes Allen is an American politician and former probate judge serving as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 89th district. He assumed office on November 7, 2018.

Education[]

Allen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and a master's degree from Troy University. As an undergraduate, Allen played on the Alabama Crimson Tide football team under coaches Dabo Swinney and Gene Stallings.[1]

Career[]

In 2009, Allen was appointed to serve as a probate judge of Pike County, Alabama by then-Governor Bob Riley. Allen won election to a full term as a judge in 2012. In 2018, Allen was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives, succeeding Alan Boothe.[2] On May 5, 2021, Allen announced his candidacy for Secretary of State of Alabama in the 2022 election.[3]

Personal life[]

Allen's father, Gerald Allen, has served as a member of the Alabama Legislature since 1994.[4] Allen and his wife, Cae, have two children and live in Troy, Alabama.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "New Member Profile: Rep. Wes Allen for House District 89". Alabama Daily News. 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  2. ^ "Wes Allen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  3. ^ "Troy Republican Wes Allen running for Alabama Secretary of State". al. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  4. ^ Curtis, Ken. "History making lawmaker seeking another office". wtvy.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Wes Allen". waff.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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