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Lamar Allen
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Kentucky, 2010

Graduate

University of Lipscomb, 2014

Personal
Birthplace
Flint, Mich.
Religion
Baptist
Profession
Educator
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Lamar Allen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 56. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Allen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lamar Allen was born in Flint, Michigan. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in May 2010 and an M.Ed from the University of Lipscomb in May 2014. At the time of the 2020 election, he was pursuing a Ph.D. from the University of the Cumberlands. His professional experience includes working as a STEM educator. He has also served as a site-based decision-making chair, grade level lead, resource teacher, multi-classroom leader, judgment board chair, academic dean, and Culturally Responsive Instruction Observation Protocol Institute trainer. Allen has served as a member of the NAACP, the Fayette Branch of The Women's Network, the Kentucky Education Association, the Fayette County Education Association, and Kentuckians For The Commonwealth.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 56

Daniel Fister defeated Lamar Allen in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 56 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Daniel Fister (R)
 
52.3
 
12,487
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Lamar Allen (D) Candidate Connection
 
47.7
 
11,375

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 23,862
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 56

Lamar Allen defeated Bob Gibson in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 56 on June 23, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Lamar Allen
Lamar Allen Candidate Connection
 
55.5
 
4,103
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Bob Gibson
 
44.5
 
3,291

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,394
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Daniel Fister advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 56.

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Campaign themes

2020

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Candidate Connection

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Lamar is a father, husband, teacher and first generation college graduate. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Community Communications and Leadership Development from University of Kentucky. Lamar received his Masters of Education in K-4 and Leadership at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of the Cumberlands. His experience at the University of Kentucky, Lipscomb University and the University of the Cumberlands have made him a staunch advocate for equitable education. He started his career in education as a Teach For America Corps member teaching 3rd grade in Nashville, Tennessee. He was soon charged with joining a school administrative team as an Academic Dean to turn around the second lowest performing school in the state of Tennessee. TVAAS calculates the yearly growth of students and the impact educators have on them in Tennessee. A level 1 is the lowest level possible to receive on the TVAAS continuum. Under Lamar's leadership and direct instruction with students, his school received a composite score of 5. The highest level possible to achieve within the TVAAS scale. As a school leader and teacher, Lamar has 10 years of experience. In Kentucky, Lamar has taught grades 2 through 4 and has served in leadership capacities that impact kindergarten through fifth grade. During his educational tenure he has served as site based decision making chair, grade level lead, resource teacher, STEM Teacher and more.
  • A high quality education is the right of every Kentuckians in the Commonwealth. Zip codes should not determine a child's educational opportunities. We must prioritize education through our budget and actions.
  • Every Kentuckian deserves health care. One Kentuckian suffering from a lack of medical care is one Kentuckian too many. I support Medicare for all Kentuckians.
  • A better Kentucky is a more equitable and fair. Our working class requires a livable wages of at least $15, our lowest earners should not pay a higher percentage of their income to taxes than the wealthy, and systemic barriers to individual freedoms and rights should be disassembled.
A highly developed education system increases the potential of every Kentuckian. Every child in our state has the right to a high quality education that transforms their family and community. Kentuckians should expect expanded healthcare options with caps on life-saving medication. Like teachers, the Kentucky Labor Unions should never feel under attack, as they have been critical to our state's success and are pivotal to its future. My time in office will bring sensible policies that benefit the working class and strengthen our disenfranchised rural and urban communities. As a teacher, I've dedicated my life to working with our most vulnerable children and families. I understand the urgency needed to keep our generational promise ensuring our children have a better future. Kentuckians will have a relentless fighter for education, blue collar workers, and health care in Frankfort.

I support statewide Fairness laws to protect the LGBTQ+ community. There should be no barriers for any Kentuckian who is seeking employment or housing when qualified. Sexual orientation has no bearing on job readiness or employability. I will push for a statewide Fairness law and ensure that all Kentuckians are safe from discrimination. Incidents involving discrimination should result in an admonishment and fine.
I have dedicated my entire life to working with our most impoverished and disenfranchised families. Currently, as a STEM classroom teacher, I work hand in hand with our under-resourced communities daily. I manage a school community garden that feeds a countless number of families. My story is intertwined with families trying to provide better living conditions for their children and loved ones. I come from a union family with humble beginnings and understand the importance of opportunity, education, and quality healthcare. I have a track record of success in public education and was integral to turning around the second lowest performing school in Nashville, TN. As an exemplary classroom teacher in Kentucky, I have taken on many leadership roles within my district that include technology coach, turnaround team lead, STLP coordinator, Sustainability Lead, SBDM Chair and many more. District 56 needs a champion for children, public education, health care, and our blue collar workforce.
The core responsibilities of elected officials is to be the voice of their constituents, fight for the voiceless, and uplift their community with policy that promotes equity, justice, and respect. To truly be selfless and demonstrate servant leadership should be a basic tenant of elected officials as we serve to meet the needs of our constituents.
The first historical event that I can vividly remember in my lifetime was September 11th. I was in an Eighth grade math class and you could feel the tension in the air. Our teacher rushed to turn on the classroom T.V. to get more information about what was happening. I remember the sense of confusion and being highly alert to my surroundings. This moment changed me forever. I began to stay up-to-date with the local and national news. This experience and some that followed further showed the glaring injustices in society related to racial bias, poverty, disenfranchisement, and privilege.
Baby Shark - I have a three year old. This is repeated a thousand times a day.
The Commonwealths greatest challenge over the next decade directly relates to properly funding essential pillars to our society. Our lawmakers have refused to legitimately seek additional revenue to the detriment of all Kentuckians. Millions of taxable dollars will go to neighboring states every day. In fact, Governor Andy Beshear stated Kentucky is missing out on capturing 550 million dollars of taxable revenue each year.
We should exhaust all efforts to increase revenue and limit corporations from paying lower tax rates than a middle class Kentuckian. We should continue to raise e-cigarette and cigarette taxes and expand gaming. Furthermore, we should legalize recreational marijuana and secure revenue that is currently not being reported. We are losing revenue as many Kentuckians are going to our bordering states and spending their money in casinos and online. We also need to expand taxes on services to become more aligned with neighboring States. Currently, our highest earners are paying approximately 6% of their income to taxes. Our middle class and lowest earners are paying approximately 9 to 11% of their income to taxes. Individuals who have done well working and living in Kentucky should contribute an equal or greater percentage of their income to the Commonwealth. These funds will help Kentucky reinvest in disenfranchised communities and classrooms across the Commonwealth for years to come.
I believe an independent redistricting commission is necessary to provide a fair and equitable process. I believe tackling redistricting is paramount to my district and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Politicians should not be able to parse communities to ensure political success and votes. Politicians should be representative of their constituents and community. We should not be in the business of crafting districts that fit our own political beliefs. Voters select their representation. The representation should not select their voters.
I met a gentleman while canvassing who lost his medicaid due to making approximately $30 dollars over the limit. He was battling esophageal cancer and was struggling to pay medical bills and take care of his household. I'll never forget the pain he communicated in our conversation. This will continue to push me to fight for Medicare for all. Every Kentuckian deserves quality health care no matter their income or employment status.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 30, 2020


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