Rick W. Allen
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 12th district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | John Barrow |
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| Born | November 7, 1951 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
| Occupation | Construction company owner |
| 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.
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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
- 2012
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Allen ran in the Republican primary for the 12th district against three other candidates. Allen advanced to the runoff, but lost to State Representative Lee Anderson, 49.7% to 50.3%.[3] Anderson went on to lose the general election to incumbent John Barrow.
- 2014
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Allen ran again in 2012, this time making it to the general election. Allen defeated Barrow in the November election, in a result considered an upset even though the 12th had been made significantly more Republican in redistricting.[4][5]
Committee assignments
Personal life
Allen lives in Augusta, Georgia. A Methodist, he is married to Robin Allen and has four children.
References
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External links
- Congressman Rick Allen official U.S. House site
- Rick Allen for Congress
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- 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
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 12th congressional district 2015–present |
Incumbent |
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| Preceded by | United States Representatives by seniority 379th |
Succeeded by Brad Ashford D-Nebraska |
