Karl B. Allen
American politician
Karl B. Allen | |
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 7th district | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Anderson |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office 2001–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Willie B. McMahand |
| Succeeded by | Leola C. Robinson-Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karl B. Allen (1960-10-13) October 13, 1960 (age 63) Greenville, South Carolina (BA, 1982) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Brittanie Elizabeth |
| Parent(s) | Jesse E. Allen, Sr., Maudie S. Allen |
| Residence | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Education | University of South Carolina (BA, 1982) University of South Carolina (JD, 1986) |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
Karl B. Allen (born October 13, 1960) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the state's 7th Senate District (Greenville County, South Carolina) since 2012. Previously, he served the 25th House District in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2001 to 2012. He is an attorney.[1]
Political Career
S.C. House of Representatives
S.C. Senate
Elections
- 2012 South Carolina Senate election (won primary after Ralph Anderson retired)
- 2016 South Carolina Senate election (won primary and general)
- 2020 South Carolina Senate election (won primary and general)
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Allen will face Democratic primary challenger, Michelle Goodwin Calwile.
Tenure
Following redistricting after the 2020 US Census, S.C. Senate District 7 covers a cross-section of Greenville County, South Carolina.
2020 Census Redistricting
All S.C. State Senate Districts, following the redistricting after the 2020 Census.
South Carolina State Senate District 7 consists of a cross-section of Greenville County.
Personal Life
Allen resides in Greenville, South Carolina. He has one daughter. He is a graduate from the University of South Carolina, both as an undergraduate and as a law school graduate. Previously, he was the president of The National Association Of Blacks In Criminal Justice (NABCJ).[1]
References
- ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
| South Carolina House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Willie B. McMahand | Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 25th district 2001–2012 | Succeeded by |
| South Carolina Senate | ||
| Preceded by Ralph Anderson | Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 7th district 2012–present | Incumbent |
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Members of the South Carolina Senate
- President of the Senate
- Thomas C. Alexander (R)
- Majority Leader
- A. Shane Massey (R)
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- Brad Hutto (D)
- ▌Thomas C. Alexander (R)
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- ▌Richard Cash (R)
- ▌Michael Gambrell (R)
- ▌Tom Corbin (R)
- ▌Dwight Loftis (R)
- ▌Karl B. Allen (D)
- ▌Ross Turner (R)
- ▌Danny Verdin (R)
- ▌Billy Garrett (R)
- ▌Josh Kimbrell (R)
- ▌Scott Talley (R)
- ▌Shane Martin (R)
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