Wes Allen (politician)
Wes Allen | |
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Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Alan Boothe |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Cae |
Relations | Gerald Allen (father) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Troy, Alabama, U.S. |
Education | University 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[]
- ^ "New Member Profile: Rep. Wes Allen for House District 89". Alabama Daily News. 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Wes Allen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Troy Republican Wes Allen running for Alabama Secretary of State". al. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ Curtis, Ken. "History making lawmaker seeking another office". wtvy.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
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- Living people
- University of Alabama alumni
- Troy University alumni
- Alabama Republicans
- Members of the Alabama House of Representatives
- People from Troy, Alabama
- People from Pike County, Alabama
- Alabama politician stubs