Rick Allen

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Richard W. Allen

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 7, 1951 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Rick Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Auburn University. He began his career as a project manager for a builder before founding R.W. Allen and Associates, a construction company with operations in Georgia. Allen later transitioned out of the private sector, relinquishing his majority stake in his company. His professional background includes nearly a decade in high-level construction management, followed by a shift towards public service.

Political Ideas

Rick Allen positions himself as a staunch advocate for small businesses and economic freedom, consistently framing the federal government as an overreaching entity that stifles job creation. His rhetoric emphasizes a return to free-market principles, suggesting a rigid stance against federal regulations. Interestingly, his personal involvement in community service and church activities juxtaposes his business-centric policy positions, hinting at a complex balancing act between personal values and economic ideology. Allen's unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations reveals a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 12th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Ceretta Smith , Robert Stephens

Georgia House of Representatives 12th District Republican Primary

59,520 votes (83.40%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia 12th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

205,849 votes (60.32%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Education and Workforce
Energy and Commerce
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 12th congressional district, 2022

158,047 votes (59.60%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 12th congressional district, 2020

181,038 votes (58.40%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 12th congressional district, 2018

148,986 votes (59.50%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 12th congressional district, 2016

159,492 votes (61.60%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 12th congressional district election, 2014

91,336 votes (54.70%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Georgia's 2nd district Republican primary, July 20, 2010

11.08% of vote

Loss

Winner: Mike Keown