Sandy Allen (D.C. Council)

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
• September 10, 1996 — defeated Whittington in Democratic primary
• November 5, 1996 — elected Ward 8 council member
• November 7, 2000 — reelected Ward 8 council member
• September 14, 2004 — ran for reelection but was defeated in primary by Marion Barry