Allison Copening | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Beers |
| Succeeded by | Mark Hutchison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Allison Mellot July 4, 1964 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2020 (aged 55) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Debra Allison Copening[1] (née Mellot; July 4, 1964 – January 18, 2020) was a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 6 (map) from 2009 to 13, defeating incumbent Bob Beers in 2008. She did not run for re-election in 2012.[2]
Early life
Allison Copening was born in Las Vegas.[3] She graduated from Bonanza High School in 1982, and also attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she graduated with a B.A. in Communication Studies.[3]
Her parents were Harold and Jane Mellot; Copening had one older brother, Michael and one older sister, Gina.
Career
Copening started her career in the field of broadcasting for nine years at the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, KLAS TV.[3]
Personal life
Copening fought with breast cancer since 2005. She died on January 18, 2020, after a brief illness at the age of 55.[4]
References
- ↑ Nevada Obituaries: Debra Allison Copening
- ↑ "Democrat Copening won't seek re-election to state Senate seat". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "About Allison Copening". Senator Allison Copening. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ↑ "Former Nevada State Senator Allison Copening dies at 55". 18 January 2020.
External links
- Nevada State Legislature - Senator Allison Copening official government website
- Allison Copening for State Senator official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Allison Copening (NV) profile
- Follow the Money - Allison Copening
- 2008 campaign contributions