Calvin Callahan
Calvin Callahan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Felzkowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1999 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (attended) University of Wisconsin, Madison (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Calvin Callahan (born March 2, 1999) is an American Republican politician. He serves as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 35th Assembly district. His district comprises Lincoln County, western Langlade County, and neighboring towns in Marathon, Oneida, and Shawano counties, in north-central Wisconsin. He also serves as a Lincoln County Board of Supervisors member, first elected in 2018, and a supervisor of the town of Wilson.
Early life and education
A native of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Callahan graduated from Tomahawk High School in 2017.[1] In 2023, he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he completed general education courses and is now enrolled at University of Wisconsin Madison for Political Science,Economics,and Pre-Law. Representative Callahan also holds certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Career
In 2017 and 2018, Callahan worked as an intern in the office of Congressman Sean Duffy. After graduating from high school, Callahan worked as a field organizer and regional field director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin.[2] Callahan was elected to the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors in April 2018, defeating incumbent Kirby Crosby.[3] He was reelected in 2020 without opposition.[4]
On the County Board, Callahan served on the Administrative and Legislative committee, which oversees county operations, and the Land Services committee, which manages zoning issues. Callahan has been active with the county's Economic Development division, and serves as Lincoln County's sole representative on the regional Central Wisconsin Economic Development Board.[2]
After incumbent representative Mary Felzkowski opted not to seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly and instead run for the Wisconsin State Senate, Callahan announced his candidacy to succeed her.[5] He defeated Don Nelson in the Republican primary and Democratic nominee Tyler Ruprecht in the November general election.[6] At age 21 when elected, he was one of the youngest members of the Assembly.[7]
Personal life
Callahan resides in rural Wilson, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, near the unincorporated community of McCord, Wisconsin, on the border with Oneida County. He is a member of the National Rifle Association of America, the Somo Fish and Game Club, the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, Wisconsin Trappers Association, Somo ATV Club, and the Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association.[2]
Electoral history
Lincoln County Board (2018, 2020)
| Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | General[8] | Apr. 3 | Calvin Callahan | Nonpartisan | 87 | 58.39% | Kirby Crosby (inc) | Non. | 62 | 41.61% | 149 | 25 |
| 2020 | General[9] | Apr. 7 | Calvin Callahan (inc) | Nonpartisan | 297 | 99.00% | --Unopposed-- | 300 | 294 | |||
Wisconsin Assembly (2020–present)
| Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Primary[10] | Aug. 11 | Calvin Callahan | Republican | 4,446 | 72.01% | Donald Nelson | Rep. | 1,726 | 27.96% | 6,174 | 2,720 |
| General[11] | Nov. 3 | Calvin Callahan | Republican | 20,913 | 65.31% | Tyler E. Ruprecht | Dem. | 11,105 | 34.68% | 32,020 | 9,808 | |
| 2022 | General[12] | Nov. 8 | Calvin Callahan (inc) | Republican | 19,481 | 69.79% | Todd Frederick | Ind. | 8,403 | 30.10% | 27,913 | 11,078 |
| 2024 | Primary[13] | Aug. 13 | Calvin Callahan (inc) | Republican | 6,867 | 84.64% | Todd Mayr | Rep. | 1,238 | 15.26% | 8,113 | 5,629 |
| General[14] | Nov. 5 | Calvin Callahan (inc) | Republican | 24,421 | 67.73% | Elizabeth McCrank | Dem. | 11,616 | 32.22% | 36,056 | 12,805 | |
References
- ^ "Meet the candidates: Callahan, Nelson to square off in 35th Assembly Primary". Merrill Foto News. August 11, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Calvin's Story". Calvin Callahan Assembly. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ BeMiller, Haley (April 4, 2018). "Here are the spring election results for Marathon, Lincoln counties". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Spring election yields historic results in county board race". Merrill Foto News. April 21, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Krall, Ken (March 3, 2020). "Callahan Announces Bid For 35th Assembly Seat". WXPR. Archived from the original on March 4, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "Tomahawk resident, Lincoln County Supervisor Calvin Callahan announces State Assembly candidacy". Tomahawk Leader. March 4, 2020. Archived from the original on March 5, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Hovorka, Alan (August 12, 2020). "Donna Rozar wins 69th Assembly race; Calvin Callahan could succeed Mary Felzkowski in the 35th Assembly District". Stevens Point Journal. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ BeMiller, Haley (April 4, 2018). "Here are the spring election results for Marathon, Lincoln counties". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Spring election yields historic results in county board race". Merrill Foto News. April 21, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2020 Partisan Primary - 8/11/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2020. p. 27. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 15. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2022 General Election - 11/8/2022 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 30, 2022. p. 16-17. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ County by County Report - 2024 Partisan Primary (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2024. p. 134. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ County by County Report - 2024 General Election (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 27, 2024. p. 35. Retrieved January 8, 2026.