Mark Allen (politician)

Mark Dean Allen
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 4th district
In office
2010 – November 16, 2022
Preceded byKenneth Corn
Succeeded byTom Woods
Personal details
BornJanuary 2, 1949
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Spiro, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma materWilburton High School
OccupationBusinessman
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1968-1970

Mark Dean Allen (born January 2, 1949) is an American businessman and Republican politician who served as the state senator for the 4th district of the Oklahoma Senate from 2010 to 2022.

Political career

Mark Allen began his first term as a state senator in 2010. He has been an advocate for open carry and voted in favor of the current open carry law in Oklahoma.[1]

Allen was among 14 Republicans who signed a pledge to vote against further bond issues for an Oklahoma City-based museum featuring Native American art.[2]

He served as the vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and a member of three other committees.[3]

Election history

July 27, 2010, Election results for Republican Party nomination for Oklahoma State Senate for District 4
Candidates Party Votes %
Mark Allen Republican Party 1,526 78.90%
Tom Lannigan Republican Party 408 21.10%
Source:[4]
November 2, 2010, Election results for Oklahoma State Senate for District 4
Candidates Party Votes %
Mark Allen Republican Party 9,974 51.35%
Neil Brannon Democratic Party 9,451 48.65%
Source:[5]

References

  1. ^ Open carry bill is sent to Fallin, Tulsa World, May 11, 2012 (accessed April 10, 2013)
  2. ^ Oklahoma Native American Cultural Center faces fight, Tulsa World, May 18, 2012 (accessed April 10, 2013)
  3. ^ Oklahoma Senate Archived July 9, 2013, at the Wayback Machine (accessed April 10, 2013).
  4. ^ Election Results
  5. ^ General Election Results


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