Mike Callihan
American Democratic politician
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Michael Callihan (born August 7, 1947) is an American Democratic politician who was the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, serving from 1987 to 1994 under Roy Romer. He was an unsuccessful candidate for congress in 1992, losing to Republican Scott McInnis.
Mike Callihan | |
|---|---|
| 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 13, 1987 – May 10, 1994 | |
| Governor | Roy Romer |
| Preceded by | Nancy E. Dick |
| Succeeded by | Samuel H. Cassidy |
| Member of the Colorado Senate | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1947 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Debra McDonald Callihan |
| Profession | Businessman |
Personal information
Collis Michael 'Mike' Callihan was born in Spokane, Washington, on August 7, 1947.[1]
Education
He graduated from Regis High School in Denver, Colorado, and obtained his degree from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado.[2]
Career
Callihan is a businessman and politician who served in the U.S. Navy. In 1974, Mike was elected Gunnison County Assessor. In 1978 he was elected to serve in the Colorado House of Representatives, and in 1982 he was elected to serve in the Colorado Senate.[2]
Callihan served with Colorado Governor Roy Romer as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. Mike Callihan became the first Lt. Governor in Colorado history to resign the post early.[1] He resigned on May 10, 1994.[3]
Bills
Callihan introduced bills in effort to the youth with their drug and alcohol addictions.[2]
Family
Callihan is married to Debra McDonald Callihan.[2]
