Robert Allen (born October 14, 1945) is an American legislator who served as a

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member of the

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. He represented the 125th legislative district from 1989 through 2006.

Biography

Allen attended Pottsville High School and earned a degree in business administration from

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in 1968. He graduated from the

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in 1969. He was defeated by Gary L. Hornberger in the 2006 Republican primary because of his support for the controversial 2005 legislative pay raise. Hornberger went on to lose the general election to

Tim Seip Tim D. Seip (born May 25, 1969) is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 125th legislative district. He was elected in 2006. Seip graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in Criminal Justice Administratio ...

References

External links

* official PA House website (archived) {{DEFAULTSORT:Allen, Bob Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Politicians from Pottsville, Pennsylvania Lycoming College alumni 1945 births Living people