Victor Callahan
Victor Callahan is a former Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 11 from 2005 to 2013. He served as Minority Floor Leader.
Callahan worked as Legislative Assistant for State Senator DePasco from 1992 to 1994.
Callahan served as a Councilman for the City of Independence from 1988 to 1992. He then was Chair of the Jackson County Legislature from 1996 to 2002.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Callahan served on these committees:
- Administration
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
- Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
- Gubernatorial Appointments
- Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
- Progress and Development, Chair
Select Committee on Redistricting
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Callahan served on these committees:
- Administration
- Gubernatorial Appointments
- Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
- Progress and Development
- Small Business, Insurance and Industry
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Callahan won re-election to the 11th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate unopposed.[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Victor Callahan (D)
|
62,128 | 100.0% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Callahan won election to the 11th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating opponents Chet Southworth (R) and Keith Kadlec (Constitution).[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 11 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Victor Callahan (D)
|
47,517 | 62.6% | ||
| Chet Southworth (R) | 27,257 | 35.9% | ||
| Keith Kadlec (Constitution) | 1,111 | 1.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Victor Callahan's personal website
- Victor Callahan's official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- State Surge legislative and voting profile
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 11 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Paul LeVota (D) |
