Richard J. Allen (politician)

Richard J. Allen
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by Bill Ballenger
Succeeded by Alan Cropsey
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 88th district
In office
January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1972
Preceded by Lester J. Allen
Succeeded by Stanley M. Powell
Personal details
Born (1933-08-06) August 6, 1933
Ithaca, Michigan
Political party Republican
Profession Veterinarian
Religion Presbyterian

Richard J. Allen was a Republican member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature between 1969 and 1982.

Allen was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1968 to succeed his father, Lester Allen. After serving two terms, Allen was defeated in the 1972 primary election. Two years later, he won election to the Michigan Senate, served two terms, and was defeated in the 1982 primary.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress twice: in 1980, losing to Donald J. Albosta, and 1990, losing to Dave Camp in the primary. Allen was also a college professor, and a member of the Farm Bureau, Rotary, the Audubon Society, and the Sierra Club.[1]

Allen was executive director of the Michigan State Fair from 1990-1993. He is also the namesake of the Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw Bike Tour (DALMAC).[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ The Political Graveyard: Allen, Richard J.
  2. ↑ InfoMI: Ithaca
  3. ↑ DALMAC Home Page


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