Callahan Makes It Official

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By Max Jacobs

Story Published: Mar 10, 2008 at 11:49 AM CDT

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2008 at 11:56 AM CDT

It is official Colleen Callahan is the Democratic candidate for the 18th Congressional District.

Flanked by her family, husband, daughter and mother, Callahan made the official announcement this morning at her home in Kickapoo.

Last week, WEEK reported Democratic leaders in the congressional district picked Callahan as their candidate. She was the only one running.

Callahan feels her background in agriculture and broadcasting are much needed assets for the job.

She said, "I've been a voice for those you didn't feel they had one. And I've been a voice when many believed theirs needed to be amplified. I'll do the same in congress."

Callahan faces Republican candidate Aaron Schock in the November General election to replace retiring Ray LaHood.

She will also announce her candidacy in Springfield and Quincy this afternoon.

Saturday, Sep 27 at 8:53 PM Ginny Nailing wrote ...

I SUPPORT COLLEEN CALLAHAN THE CANDIDATE FOR THE 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SHE IS RUNNING A HONEST AND FAIR CAMPAIGN. SHE FOCUSES ON THE ISSUES. IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. SHE WOULD SUPPORT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND OTHER DEMOCRATICS IN CONGRESS, WHO ARE TRYING TO REFORM AND EXPAND HEALTH CARE COVERAGE. COLLEEN CALLAHAN HAS THE MATURITY AND JUDGMENT TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS IN CONGRESS. COLLEEN CALLAHAN WOULD BE THE FIRST WOMAN EVER ELECTED TO THE 18TH CONGRESSIONAL SEAT.

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