Allison Copening

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]

Allison Copening
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the 6th district
In office
2009–2013
Preceded byBob Beers
Succeeded byMark Hutchison
Personal details
Born
Allison Mellot

(1964-07-04)July 4, 1964
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2020(2020-01-18) (aged 55)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
OccupationBusinesswoman

Early life

Allison Copening was born in Las Vegas.[3] She graduated from Bonanza High School in 1982, and she 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
  1. Nevada Obituaries: Debra Allison Copening
  2. "Democrat Copening won't seek re-election to state Senate seat". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  3. "About Allison Copening". Senator Allison Copening. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved August 30, 2012.


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