Anthony Allison (politician)

Anthony Allison
Anthony Allison
Member of the; New Mexico House of Representatives; from the 4th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 15, 2019
Preceded by	Sharon Clahchischilliage
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Education	Eastern New Mexico University (no degree)

Anthony Allison is an American politician and retired electrician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 4th district, which includes San Juan County, New Mexico.^[1]

Early life and education

Allison is a member of the Navajo Nation. After graduating from Gallup High School, Allison attended Eastern New Mexico University for two years.^[2]

Career

Prior to his retirement, Allison worked as a journeyman electrician. He also founded Navajo Voters Coalition, an organization specializing in the expansion of voting rights in his district. He defeated incumbent Republican Sharon Clahchischilliage in the 2018 election and took office on January 15, 2019.^[3]^[4]

References

^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 4 candidate Anthony Allison". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
^ "Anthony Allison". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
^ "Meet Anthony". Anthony Allison. 2018-08-28. Retrieved 2020-06-04.