Scott McCallum
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James Scott McCallum (born May 2, 1950) is an American businessman and former politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 43rd governor of Wisconsin, ascending from the Lieutenant Governorship when Tommy Thompson resigned in 2001 to accept appointment as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Prior to becoming Governor, McCallum served 14 years as Thompson's Lieutenant Governor and 10 years in the Wisconsin State Senate.[1][2]
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Scott McCallum | |
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43rd Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office February 1, 2001 – January 6, 2003 | |
Lieutenant | Margaret Farrow |
Preceded by | Tommy Thompson |
Succeeded by | Jim Doyle |
41st Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 5, 1987 – February 1, 2001 | |
Governor | Tommy Thompson |
Preceded by | James Flynn |
Succeeded by | Margaret Farrow |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 18th district | |
In office January 6, 1977 – January 5, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Walter G. Hollander |
Succeeded by | Carol Roessler |
Personal details | |
Born | James Scott McCallum (1950-05-02) May 2, 1950 (age 74) Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Laurie McCallum |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Macalester College (BA) Johns Hopkins University (MA) University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (PhD) |
Profession | Businessman |
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