Woodrow M. Allen

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Woodrow M. Allen
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Montgomery County district
In office
1971–1974

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.

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Early life

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

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

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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Woodrow M. Allen". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 27, 2001. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "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 logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Montgomery County (1790-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2023.