Sandy Allen (D.C. Council)
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Sandy Allen (D.C. Council)

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Sandra C. "Sandy" Allen (born c. 1943) is a Democratic politician in Washington, D.C. She was elected as the Ward 8 member of the Council of the District of Columbia in 1996 and served in that position until 2005.

Political career

  • May 2, 1995 — ran for Ward 8 council member in special election to replace Marion Barry, who had become mayor, but was defeated by Eydie Whittington, Barry's chosen successor, by a two-vote margin
  • September 10, 1996 — defeated Whittington in Democratic primary
  • November 5, 1996 — elected Ward 8 council member
  • November 7, 2000 — reelected Ward 8 council member
  • September 14, 2004 — ran for reelection but was defeated in primary by Marion Barry