Allen Boyd

A Representative from Florida. Born in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Ga. , June 6, 1945. Graduated from Jefferson County High School, Monticello, Fla. , 1963. B. S. , Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. , 1969. United States Army, 1969-1971. Farmer. Member of the Florida state house of representatives, 1989-1996. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2011). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress in 2010.