 Allen states that he lost because he wasn't himself and was listening to the advice of his campaign manager who suggested he wear wingtips instead of his usual cowboy boots.He ran again in 1982 for the House in the 58th House District with the cowboy boots and won the election, defeating incumbent Democrat James B. Murray, whose previous 24th House District was eliminated after redistricting, by 25 votes out of nearly 14,000 cast.He faced Murray again in a 1983 rematch, defeating him 53%–47%.