Richard J. Allen (politician)

American politician (1933–2021)

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, U.S.
Died	December 20, 2021(2021-12-20) (aged 88)
Political party	Republican
Profession	Veterinarian

Richard J. Allen (August 6, 1933 – December 20, 2021) was an American politician who 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.

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

Allen died on December 20, 2021, at the age of 88.

References

The Political Graveyard: Allen, Richard J.
InfoMI: Ithaca
DALMAC Home Page
"Dick Allen – Obituary". Gratiot County Herald. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
"Obituary: Richard Allen". Vail Daily. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2024.

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