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 by	Bob Beers
Succeeded by	Mark Hutchison
Personal details
Born	Allison Mellot (1964-07-04)July 4, 1964 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Died	January 18, 2020(2020-01-18) (aged 55) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA)
Occupation	Businesswoman

Early life

Allison Copening was born in Las Vegas.^[3] She graduated from Bonanza High School in 1982, and 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]} She died on January 18, 2020, after a brief illness at the age of 55.^[4]