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Tom Allen

American politician (born 1945)

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Thomas Hodge Allen is an American author and former politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Maine's 1st congressional district and the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2008 against Republican incumbent senator Susan Collins. Allen lost to Collins 61.5% to 38.5%.

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Born
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Place of birth
Portland wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Democratic Party wd
Education
Bowdoin College, Wadham College, Harvard Law School, Deering High School, University of Oxford wd

Positions held wd

  • United States representative (4 January 2007 – 3 January 2009)
  • United States representative (4 January 2005 – 3 January 2007)
  • United States representative (7 January 2003 – 3 January 2005)
  • United States representative (3 January 2001 – 3 January 2003)
  • United States representative (6 January 1999 – 3 January 2001)
  • United States representative (7 January 1997 – 3 January 1999)
  • United States representative (3 January 1997 – 3 January 2009)
  • mayor (1991–1992)
  • city council (1989–1995)

Awards wd

  • Rhodes Scholarship (1967)

Questions

When was Tom Allen born?
Tom Allen was born on 16 April 1945 in Portland.
What positions has Tom Allen held?
Positions held by Tom Allen include: United States representative (2007–2009); United States representative (2005–2007); United States representative (2003–2005); United States representative (2001–2003); United States representative (1999–2001).
Where did Tom Allen study?
Tom Allen was educated at Bowdoin College, Wadham College, Harvard Law School, Deering High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Tom Allen · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1855866 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Tom allen congress.jpg by U.S. Congress (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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