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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 | Jack Edwards |
| Succeeded by | Jo Bonner |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1978–1982 | |
| Succeeded by | Ann Bedsole |
| Constituency | 34th |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1970–1978 | |
| Succeeded by | Ann Bedsole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herbert Leon Callahan September 11, 1932 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2021 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1982) Republican (1982–2021) |
| Spouse | Karen Reed |
| Children | 6 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
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Herbert Leon "Sonny" Callahan (September 11, 1932 – June 25, 2021)[1] was an American businessman and politician from Alabama. After being elected as a Democrat from Mobile to the state house and senate, he shifted to the Republican Party after losing a race for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 1982.[2] He was repeatedly elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1985 to 2003. Afterward he established his own lobbying firm and continued to be active in the Republican Party.[3]
- ^ Ivey, Kay (June 25, 2021). "Governor Ivey Offers Statement on Passing of Former Congressman Sonny Callahan". The Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ Two incumbents faced opposition Tuesday in Alabama's congressional primaries,...
- ^ "CALLAHAN, Herbert Leon (Sonny) - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved August 9, 2019.