Doris Allen | |
|---|---|
| 59th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office June 5, 1995 – September 14, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Willie Brown |
| Succeeded by | Brian Setencich |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 – November 28, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Mickey Conroy |
| Succeeded by | Scott Baugh |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 71st district | |
| In office December 6, 1982 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Chet Wray |
| Succeeded by | Mickey Conroy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Doris Jean Frazee May 26, 1936 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1999 (aged 63) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
James Allen (m. 1967–1988)Elmer James Herbertson |
| Children | 2 |
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.