A. Wayne Allard

Republican Senator of Colorado

http://allard.senate.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

Senate Terms

January 1, 1943 (82 years old)

Birthday

Served as a United States Representative from 1991 to 1997 and as a United States Senator from 1997 to 2009.
Before his tenure in federal office, served as a Colorado State Senator from 1983 to 1991.
Did not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2008 and began working as a lobbyist in 2009.
Born and raised in Colorado, with a professional background as a veterinarian.
As a state senator, advocated for fiscal responsibility and limited state legislative sessions to 120 days.
Played a role in the Contract with America reforms as a U.S. Representative.
Introduced the Federal Marriage Amendment to the Senate in 2003 and 2004, seeking to ban same-sex marriages.
Criticized by Time magazine in 2006 as one of America’s 5 Worst Senators, labeled as “The Invisible Man” for a perceived lack of significant legislative impact.
Announced retirement from the Senate in 2007, fulfilling a campaign promise to serve only two terms.
Endorsed Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination in 2007, later switching to John McCain.
Ranked as the second most-conservative U.S. Senator by the National Journal in 2008 based on his voting record.
Co-sponsored legislation to create the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and was involved in renewable energy initiatives.
Authored a book on Colorado’s U.S. Senators and has a personal interest in emergency first responder recognition.
Married with two daughters and five grandsons, maintaining a connection to his veterinary roots.