Stephen Allison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 8th district | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1971 Gwinnett County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Regina |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute (BA) John Marshall Law School (JD) |
| Profession | Politician |
Stephen Allison (born March 29, 1971) is the former representative for the 8th District of the Georgia House of Representatives. [1] He is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and a practicing attorney in Blairsville, Georgia. Stephen Allison was elected in November 2008 after a narrow victory over Democratic incumbent Charles F. Jenkins.
Stephen is married to his wife Regina and together they live in Blairsville, Georgia and have two children: Thomas Jackson, Nathanael Greene. [2]
Stephen is a Christian. [2]
Stephen received his BA in history from Virginia Military Institute in 1993 and obtained his JD from John Marshall Law School in 1996. [2]
From 2000 to 2008 he was an attorney at The Allison Firm. [2]
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