Karl B. Allen (born October 13, 1960) is a Democratic member of the

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, representing the state's 7th Senate District (

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) since 2012. Previously, he served the 25th House District in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2001 to 2012. He is an attorney.

S.C. House of Representatives (2001-2012)

Allen served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2001 to 2012 representing the 25th district (a portion of

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S.C. Senate

Allen has been the Senator for South Carolina's 7th Senate district since 2012, when previous Senator Ralph Anderson announced his retirement from the Senate. Following redistricting after the

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, S.C. Senate District 7 covers a cross-section of

Personal Life

Allen resides in

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. He has one daughter. He is a graduate from the University of South Carolina, both as an undergraduate and as a law school graduate. Previously, he was the president of The National Association Of Blacks In Criminal Justice (NABCJ).

Electoral history

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