Sandy Allen (D.C. Council)

Sandra C. 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[1]
• September 10, 1996 — defeated Whittington in Democratic primary[2]

• November 5, 1996 — elected Ward 8 council member[3]
• November 7, 2000 — reelected Ward 8 council member[3]
• September 14, 2004 — ran for reelection but was defeated in primary by Marion Barry[3]

References

1. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. "May 2, 1995 Special Election Certified Results" (PDF). Retrieved 22 May 2012.
2. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (1996). "Final and Complete Election Results, September 10, 1996, Primary Election". Archived from the original on 2008-06-25. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
3. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. "Historical Elected Officials: Ward 8 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia". Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-25.

Council of the District of Columbia
Preceded by Eydie Whittington	Ward 8 Member, Council of the District of Columbia 1997–2005	Succeeded by Marion Barry