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Woodrow M. Allen

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Woodrow M. Allen
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Montgomery County district
In office
1971–1974
Preceded byEdward J. Clarke, Daniel J. Cronin, Elaine Lady, Harry W. Lerch, John S. McInerney, David A. Scott, Horace K. Whalen
Succeeded bydistrict changed
Personal details
Born(1943-02-28)February 28, 1943
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLeigh Donnelley
Alma materGeorgetown University (AB)
American University (AM)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • consultant

Woodrow M. Allen (born February 28, 1943) is a former American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Montgomery County from 1971 to 1974.

Early life

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Woodrow M. Allen was born on February 28, 1943, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Joseph N. Allen. He attended parochial schools in Eau Claire.[1][2] He graduated from Regis High School in 1961.[2] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University in 1965. He graduated with a Master of Arts from American University in 1967.[1] While in college, Allen worked under Gaylord Nelson and volunteered for Senator Ted Kennedy.[2]

Career

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Allen was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Montgomery County from 1971 to 1974.[1][3] He worked on the campaigns of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy.[2]

As of 1970, he was director of public information and a congressional relations officer for World Federalists and the Coalition on National Priorities.[2] He was a member of the Maryland Service Corps.[1]

Personal life

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Allen married Leigh Donnelley of Maryland.[2] He lives in Bethesda.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Woodrow M. Allen". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 27, 2001. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Ex-City Man in Maryland Political Role". Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. September 29, 1970. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Montgomery County (1790-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2023.