James Allen (Alabama politician)

James Allen
Official portrait, c. 1963
United States Senator from Alabama
In office January 3, 1969 – June 1, 1978
Preceded by	J. Lister Hill
Succeeded by	Maryon Pittman Allen
17th and 20th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
In office January 15, 1951 – January 17, 1955
Governor	Gordon Persons
Preceded by	James C. Inzer
Succeeded by	William G. Hardwick
In office January 14, 1963 – January 16, 1967
Governor	George Wallace
Preceded by	Albert B. Boutwell
Succeeded by	Albert Brewer
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office 1946–1950
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office 1938–1942
Personal details
Born	James Browning Allen (1912-12-28)December 28, 1912 Gadsden, Etowah County Alabama, U.S.
Died	June 1, 1978(1978-06-01) (aged 65) Gulf Shores, Alabama, U.S.
Resting place	Forrest Cemetery in Gadsden, Alabama
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	(1) Marjorie Stephens (her death) (2) Maryon Pittman
Alma mater	University of Alabama University of Alabama School of Law
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1943–1946
Unit	Reserves

James Browning Allen (December 28, 1912 – June 1, 1978) was an American Democratic politician serving as U.S. senator representing Alabama. Allen previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Alabama and also served in the Alabama Senate and the Alabama House of Representatives.

Allen was succeeded in the US Senate by his wife, Maryon Pittman Allen.