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Susan Allen
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 62B district 61B (2012–2013) |
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| In office January 19, 2012 – January 7, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Jeff Hayden |
| Succeeded by | Aisha Gomez |
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| Born | March 27, 1963 Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, Utah |
| Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Domestic partner | Amber Gianera |
| Children | 1 |
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| Profession | Attorney |
Susan Allen was born on March 27, 1963. She is an American politician. She used to be a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. This is part of the state government in Minnesota.
Susan Allen was a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). She represented District 62B in Minneapolis. This district includes the Powderhorn and Bryant neighborhoods. She made history as the first Native American woman to serve in the Minnesota Legislature. She was also the first openly Native American person who identified as lesbian to be elected to a state legislature. She decided not to run for re-election in 2018.
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Susan Allen's Early Life and Education
Susan Allen's father was an Episcopal priest. She went to Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She graduated from there in 1992.
Later, she earned a law degree. This was a J.D. from the University of New Mexico Law School in 1995. She also earned another law degree, an LL.M., from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1999. She started working as a lawyer in 1997. By 2004, she became a partner in her law firm.
Susan Allen's Time in the Minnesota House
Susan Allen served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Minnesota. She was one of four members who were openly gay in the Minnesota Legislature. The others were Karen Clark, Erin Maye Quade, and Scott Dibble.
How Susan Allen Was Elected
In October 2011, state representative Jeff Hayden was elected to the Minnesota Senate. This meant his seat in the House of Representatives became empty. Susan Allen was one of four people from the DFL party who wanted to fill this seat.
At a special meeting on November 12, she received her party's support. She still had to run in a primary election on December 6. She faced three other people. Susan Allen won easily, getting over 82% of the votes. In the main election on January 10, 2012, she won against her only opponent. She received 56% of the votes.
She was elected again in 2012, 2014, and 2016. She chose not to run for re-election in 2018.
Susan Allen's Personal Life
As a lawyer, Susan Allen helps Indian tribes. She specializes in helping them write their own laws. These laws cover many different areas.
She is a member of the Lakota tribe. She belongs to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. She also identifies as two-spirit.
See also
In Spanish: Susan Allen para niños
