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.
[2] Allison Copening was born in Las Vegas.
[3] Her parents were Harold and Jane Mellot; Copening had one older brother, Michael and one older sister, Gina.
[citation needed] Copening started her career in the field of broadcasting for nine years at the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, KLAS TV.
[citation needed] She died on January 18, 2020, after a brief illness at the age of 55.