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Victor Callahan
| Victor Callahan | ||
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| Missouri State Senate District 11 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Floor Leader, Missouri State Senate | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Chair, Jackson County Legislature | ||
| 1996-2002 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Independence, MO | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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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 donors
2008
In 2008, a year in which Callahan was up for re-election to Senate District 11, he collected $264,318 in donations.[3]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Westport Community Improvement District II | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | $9,675 |
| Ameren | $5,675 |
| Missouri Healthcare Association | $5,650 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Callahan was up for election to Senate District 11, he collected $264,017 in donations.[3]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $7,100 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $3,875 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $2,350 |
| Mackey, Jerry E | $2,175 |
Recent news
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External links
- Victor Callahan's personal website
- Victor Callahan's official Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- State Surge legislative and voting profile
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 11 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Paul LeVota (D) |
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