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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. She belongs to the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).
Susan Allen represented District 62B in Minneapolis. This area 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 Native American to be elected to a state legislature. She decided not to run for re-election in 2018.
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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 studied law. She earned a law degree from the University of New Mexico Law School in 1995. She also got another law degree 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.
Serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives
The Minnesota House of Representatives is where state laws are made. Susan Allen was one of several members in the Minnesota Legislature who were openly gay.
How She Was Elected
In October 2011, state representative Jeff Hayden moved to the Minnesota Senate. This left his seat in the House open. Susan Allen was one of four people from the DFL party who wanted the seat.
At a special meeting on November 12, she won her party's support. She still had to run in a primary election on December 6. She easily won the primary, getting over 82% of the votes. In the main election on January 10, 2012, she won against her opponent.
She was re-elected three more times. She won in 2012, 2014, and 2016. She chose not to run for election again in 2018. Her last term ended on January 7, 2019.
Personal Life and Work
As a lawyer, Susan Allen helps Indian tribes. She works with them to create their own tribal laws. These laws cover many different areas.
She is a member of the Lakota and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Her work shows her dedication to her community.
See also
In Spanish: Susan Allen para niños
