Dixie Allen Explained

Dixie Allen
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State House:Ohio
State:Ohio
District:39th
Term:January 6, 1998 – July 27, 2006
Preceded:Lloyd Lewis Jr.
Succeeded:Clayton Luckie
Party:Democratic
Birth Name:Dixie Jean Woods
Birth Date:27 January 1935
Birth Place:Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Spouse:Jimmy H. Allen

Dixie Jean Woods Allen (née Woods; January 27, 1935 – March 31, 2019) was a politician from Dayton, Ohio, who served in the Ohio House of Representatives and on the Montgomery County Commission.[1] After the resignation of Rep. Lloyd Lewis Jr. in 1998, Allen was chosen as a political newcomer to replace him.[2] She went on to win a full term in 1998, and was reelected in 2000. In 2001, she opted for an appointment to the Ohio Senate, however did not obtain it. Instead she, won reelection for a third full House term in 2002, and again in 2004.

In 2006, Republicans convinced Allen that if she would switch political parties, they would appoint her as a county commissioner. She did so, and was appointed on July 25, 2006, after resignation from the House. In the 2006 general election, however, Allen was defeated for a full term by Democrat Judy Dodge, and has since moved back to the Democratic Party.[3] Allen died on March 31, 2019.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. Vote Smart. 10 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Local Dems dismiss seat swapping reports. 10 May 2017.
  3. News: Bischoff . Laura A. . Former Montgomery County commissioner, state lawmaker Dixie Allen dies . 30 April 2019 . Dayton Daily News . April 1, 2019 . english.
  4. Web site: Dixie ALLEN Obituary - Dayton, OH | Dayton Daily News . Legacy.com . 2019-05-21.
  5. Web site: Former Montgomery County commissioner, state lawmaker Dixie Allen dies.