Allen West (politician)

Allen West
Allen West
Chair of the Texas Republican Party
	In office; July 20, 2020 – July 11, 2021
Preceded by	James Dickey
Succeeded by	Matt Rinaldi
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; from Florida's 22nd district
	In office; January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Ron Klein
Succeeded by	Lois Frankel
Personal details
Born	Allen Bernard West; February 7, 1961 (age 63); Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Angela Graham
Children	2
Education	University of Tennessee (BA); Kansas State University (MA); United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)
Website	Official website
Military service
Allegiance	United States; Texas
Branch/service	United States Army; Texas State Guard
Years of service	1982–2004 (U.S. Army); 2019–present (Texas State Guard)
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Commands	2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment
Battles/wars	Persian Gulf War; Iraq War
Awards	Bronze Star; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal

Allen Bernard West (born February 7, 1961)^[1] is an American political commentator and politician. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, West represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the House from 2011 to 2013.

In July 2019, West announced he would be running for the chairmanship of the Republican Party of Texas in 2020.^[2] He won the election, however, resigned at Texas GOP Chair in 2021.

On May 23, 2020, West was in a motorcycle crash just outside Waco, Texas.^[3]

West unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for Governor of Texas, challenging incumbent Governor Greg Abbott.^[4]

In October 2021, West was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.^[5] While hospitalized, he continued to criticize COVID-19 vaccinations and mask mandates.^[6]^[7]

References[change | change source]

↑ "WEST, Allen - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
↑ WBAP Morning News – Retired Colonel Allen West Says He Is Looking to Run for GOP Chair, WBAP 820 AM, Dallas, Texas, July 8, 2019.
↑ "Allen West, Candidate For Chair Of Texas GOP, Stable In Hospital After Motorcycle Crash". 23 May 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
↑ "Allen West announces GOP primary challenge to Abbott in Texas". The Hill. July 4, 2021.
↑ "Allen West, running for governor of Texas, diagnosed with COVID-19". www.cbsnews.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
↑ "Allen West, Texas GOP candidate, hospitalized with COVID-19". Dallas News. 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
↑ "Texas governor candidate Allen West says he has coronavirus". UPI. Retrieved 2021-10-11.

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[:1-1] "WEST, Allen - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-28.

[2] WBAP Morning News – Retired Colonel Allen West Says He Is Looking to Run for GOP Chair, WBAP 820 AM, Dallas, Texas, July 8, 2019.

[3] "Allen West, Candidate For Chair Of Texas GOP, Stable In Hospital After Motorcycle Crash". 23 May 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.

[4] "Allen West announces GOP primary challenge to Abbott in Texas". The Hill. July 4, 2021.

[5] "Allen West, running for governor of Texas, diagnosed with COVID-19". www.cbsnews.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-10.

[6] "Allen West, Texas GOP candidate, hospitalized with COVID-19". Dallas News. 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2021-10-11.

[7] "Texas governor candidate Allen West says he has coronavirus". UPI. Retrieved 2021-10-11.

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