Allen West (politician)
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.
Allen West | |
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| 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 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 |
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]
Allen West (politician) Media
West speaking at the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C.
References
- ↑ "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. https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/05/23/allen-west-candidate-chair-texas-gop-motorcycle-crash/. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ↑ "Allen West announces GOP primary challenge to Abbott in Texas". The Hill. July 4, 2021. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/561536-allen-west-announces-gop-primary-challenge-to-abbott-in-texas.
- ↑ "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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