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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
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| 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 | (1947-08-07) August 7, 1947 (age 76) Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Debra McDonald Callihan |
| Profession | Businessman |
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Collis Michael 'Mike' Callihan was born in Spokane, Washington, on August 7, 1947.[1]
He graduated from Regis High SchoolinDenver, Colorado, and obtained his degree from Western State CollegeinGunnison, Colorado.[2]
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.[3] He resigned on May 10th, 1994.[4]
Callihan introduced bills in effort to the youth with their drug and alcohol addictions.[2]
Callihan is married to Debra McDonald Callihan.[2]
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| Preceded by | Lieutenant Governor of Colorado 1987–1994 |
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