Jason Allen (Michigan politician)

Jason Allen
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 37th district
In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Preceded by	Walter 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	Traverse City, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Suzanne
Religion	Central United Methodist

Jason Allen was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Michigan's 1st Congressional District. Allen previously served as a senior policy advisor for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, State of Michigan.

Prior to his appointment as senior policy advisor, Allen was a Republican Party politician from the U.S. State of Michigan. He served as the majority whip of the Michigan Senate from 2006 to 2010.

He resigned as senior policy advisor to run for Congress in January 2016.

Allen, who is from Traverse City, Michigan, was first elected to the Michigan Senate in November 2002, and was subsequently re-elected in November 2006. He represented the 37th District, which includes Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

Allen has lived his entire life in Traverse City. After graduating high school he attended Northwestern Michigan College. From there he completed his education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance. He then returned to his hometown and began a job at his family's menswear business. He has served in the National Guard as an E4 specialist and is a member of the American Legion. Allen has also remained active in his community. As an Eagle Scout he continues to help out with scouting activities, serving on the President Ford Executive Board and counseling merit badges.

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