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.Open carry bill is sent to Fallin, Tulsa World, May 11, 2012 (accessed April 10, 2013)
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.Oklahoma Native American Cultural Center faces fight, Tulsa World, May 18, 2012 (accessed April 10, 2013)
He served as the vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and a member of three other committees.Oklahoma Senate (accessed April 10, 2013).
Election history +July 27, 2010, Election results for Republican Party nomination for Oklahoma State Senate for District 4 CandidatesPartyVotes% Mark AllenRepublican Party1,52678.90% Tom LanniganRepublican Party40821.10%Source:
+November 2, 2010, Election results for Oklahoma State Senate for District 4 CandidatesPartyVotes% Mark AllenRepublican Party9,97451.35% Neil BrannonDemocratic Party9,45148.65%Source:
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