Doris Allen (politician)

Doris Allen
59th Speaker of the California State Assembly
In office
June 5, 1995 – September 14, 1995
Preceded byWillie Brown
Succeeded byBrian Setencich
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 67th district
In office
December 7, 1992 – November 28, 1995
Preceded byMickey Conroy
Succeeded byScott Baugh
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 71st district
In office
December 6, 1982 – November 30, 1992
Preceded byChet Wray
Succeeded byMickey Conroy
Personal details
Born
Doris Jean Frazee

(1936-05-26)May 26, 1936
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedSeptember 22, 1999(1999-09-22) (aged 63)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
James Allen
(m. 1967⁠–⁠1988)

Elmer James Herbertson
Children2

Doris Jean Allen (May 26, 1936 – September 22, 1999) was an American politician from California. Allen served in the California Assembly from 1982 to 1995, representing part of Orange County, and as speaker of that body from June 5 to September 14, 1995, before being recalled from office. Allen was the first woman to be elected to that office.