Jason Allen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Walter H. North |
| Succeeded by | Howard Walker |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle McManus |
| Succeeded by | Howard Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1963 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Suzanne |
| Education | Northwestern Michigan College Miami University (BA) |
Jason Allen (born March 13, 1963) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002 and a member of the state senate from 2003 to 2010. He represented the 37th district, which includes Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.
After leaving the state legislature, Allen served as a senior policy advisor for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, State of Michigan.[1] He served as the Michigan state director for USDA Rural Development during the Trump administration.
Allen was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 1st congressional district in 2010 and 2016, but lost the Republican primary both times.[2]