Rick W. Allen
| Rick W. Allen | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 12th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Barrow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1951 Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Augusta, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
| Religion | Methodist[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Richard Wayne Allen (born November 7, 1951) is an American politician who serves Georgia's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives elections, 2014. He took office on January 3, 2015.
Career
Allen attended Auburn University and earned a degree in building construction. He is the founder of R.W. Allen and Associates, a construction company headquartered in Augusta.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
- 2014
Allen ran against John Barrow in the 2014 election for Georgia's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Allen defeated Barrow in the November election, in a result considered an upset.[3][4]
Personal life
Allen lives in Augusta, Georgia. A Methodist, he is married to Robin Allen and has four children.
References
- ↑ "Rick Allen". House.gov. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ "Project Vote Smart - The Voter's Self Defense System". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ↑ "Nunn, Carter, and Barrow defeated; Georgia’s Democratic revolution is stillborn - Political Insider blog". Politics.blog.ajc.com. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ↑ "Rick Allen upsets John Barrow for Georgia congressional seat". Ajc.com. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
External links
- Congressman Rick Allen official U.S. House site
- Rick Allen for Congress
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by John Barrow |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 12th congressional district 2015–present |
Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded by Pete Aguilar D-California |
United States Representatives by seniority 379th |
Succeeded by Brad Ashford D-Nebraska |
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