Corroon's running partner is...

State Representative Sheryl Allen has served the residents of Davis County, District 19. in the Utah Legislature since 1994. In 2008, she was re-elected to her eighth term garnering over 80 percent of the vote.

Throughout her time in the Utah Legislature, Representative Allen has been a champion of children and Utah's educational system. She has been an outspoken advocate for stronger ethics reform and transparency in government, and she has been a tireless leader in economic development and international trade.

Representative Allen is the co-chair of the Utah International Trade Commission and the co-chair of the Economic Development and Revenue Appropriations Committee. She is also a member of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.

Sheryl has received numerous awards including: the Susa Young Gates Award, the Utah Hotel and Lodging Association Legislator of the Year in 2003, Utah School Board Association Legislator of the Year in 2005, and the Utah Medical Association Legislator of the Year in 2006.

Representative Allen has served many community organizations, including: board of directors for Hogle Zoo, board of directors for Utah Humanities Council, National Conference of State Legislators Economic Development Committee member, and George Washington University Elliott School of International Business Trade Advisory Committee member. She is a current member of the board of directors for KUED Television, a board member of the Forum on Democracy and Trade, a board member of the Colorado Plateau Archeological Project, and she serves on an advisory committee to the United States Trade Representative (IGPAC).

Prior to her legislative service, Sheryl was elected to the Davis Board of Education form 1978-1990, and served as president from 1984 to 1990.

Currently, Sheryl is the Special Projects Director for the Davis School District. From 1995-2009 she served as the Executive Director of the Davis Education Foundation, and from 1985-1995 she was the public relations director for the Davis Applied Technology College. Sheryl has also been an elementary school teacher and an elementary curriculum writer.

Sheryl earned her B.S. in Elementary Education and her M.S. in Educational Administration, both from the University of Utah.

She is married to John Allen, who is the chief statistician for the Utah Jazz. They have four children and 7 grandchildren and live in Bountiful, Utah.

Sheryl is the running mate with Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. This is the first joint ticket for Lt. Governor and Governor of a Republican and Democrat in Utah's history.

Today Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon selected Utah State Representative Sheryl Allen to be his running mate for Lt. Governor.

This is a historic move for Utah -- never before has a joint ticket for Governor and Lt. Governor from different political parties run together in our state.

Utah face unique challenges and our state is at a crossroads. We need to move beyond partisanship and ideology if we are going to take on our toughest challenges. This bold leadership decision shows Mayor Peter Corroon believes public policy and governing should be driven by good ideas and not ideology.

Mayor Corroon and Representative Allen's priorities include: providing a quality education for Utah children; creating small, honest, and effective government; creating Utah jobs for Utah families.

Mayor Corroon is a fiscal conservative who is the type of independent leader Utahns can vote for. Peter is a proven leader. His track record of running the 2nd largest government in the state shows his fiscal discipline, his bi-partisan cooperation, and his no-nonsense leadership style.

The delegates of the State Democratic Party will welcome this very bold leadership choice and will enthusiastically support Mayor Corroon for Governor and Representative Allen for Lt. Governor.

Today's announcement is a direct example of Peter Corroon's commitment to a bi-partisan approach. We're excited for what is going to be the most competitive race for Governor in recent history.

Sheryl Allen's experience:

State Representative Sheryl Allen has served the residents of Davis County, District 19, in the Utah Legislature since 1994. In 2008, she was re-elected to her eighth term garnering over 80% of the vote.

Throughout her time in the Utah Legislature, Representative Allen has been a champion of children and Utah's educational system. She has been an outspoken advocate for stronger ethics reform and transparency in government and she has been a tireless leader in economic development and international trade.

Representative Allen is the co-chair of the Utah International Trade Commission and the co-chair of the Economic Development and Revenue Appropriations Committee. She is also a member of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.

Currently, Sheryl is the Special Projects Director for the Davis School District. Prior to the position, she served as the Executive Director of the Davis Education Foundation. She is a former Elementary School teacher as well as an elementary curriculum writer. Sheryl earned her B.S. in Elementary Education and her M.S. in Educational Administration both from the University of Utah. She is married to John Allen, who is the chief statistician for the Utah Jazz. They have four children and seven grandchildren and live in Bountiful, Utah.