James Allen (Alabama politician)

James Allen
Official portrait, c. 1963
United States Senator
from Alabama
In office
January 3, 1969 – June 1, 1978
Preceded byJ. Lister Hill
Succeeded byMaryon Pittman Allen
17th and 20th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
In office
January 15, 1951 – January 17, 1955
GovernorGordon Persons
Preceded byJames C. Inzer
Succeeded byWilliam G. Hardwick
In office
January 14, 1963 – January 16, 1967
GovernorGeorge Wallace
Preceded byAlbert B. Boutwell
Succeeded byAlbert Brewer
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office
1946–1950
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1938–1942
Personal details
Born
James Browning Allen

(1912-12-28)December 28, 1912
Gadsden, Etowah County
Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1978(1978-06-01) (aged 65)
Gulf Shores, Alabama, U.S.
Resting placeForrest Cemetery in Gadsden, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)(1) Marjorie Stephens (her death)
(2) Maryon Pittman
Alma materUniversity of Alabama
University of Alabama School of Law
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1943–1946
UnitReserves

James Browning Allen (December 28, 1912 – June 1, 1978) was an American Democratic politician serving as U.S. senator representing Alabama. Allen previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Alabama and also served in the Alabama Senate and the Alabama House of Representatives.

Allen was succeeded in the U.S. Senate by his wife, Maryon Pittman Allen.