Sonny Callahan
American politician (1932–2021)
Herbert Leon "Sonny" Callahan (September 11, 1932 – June 24, 2021) was an American businessman and politician. He was elected as a Democrat from Mobile.[1] Callahan was repeatedly elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1985 to 2003.
Sonny Callahan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Edwards |
| Succeeded by | Jo Bonner |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1979–1985 | |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1971–1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1932 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 2021 (aged 88) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Reed |
| Children | Christopher Callahan, Scott Callahan, Kelly Callahan (Thomas), Shawn Callahan (Cushing), Patrick Callahan, Cameron Callahan |
Callahan died on June 24, 2021 in Mobile at the age of 88.[2]
References
change- ↑ Two incumbents faced opposition Tuesday in Alabama's congressional primaries,...
- ↑ Ivey, Kay (2021-06-25). "Governor Ivey Offers Statement on Passing of Former Congressman Sonny Callahan". The Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Sonny Callahan (id: C000052)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Sonny Callahan on the Issues
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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