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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 | Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | September 11, 1932
Died | June 24, 2021 88) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | (aged
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]
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