Summary
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 member of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, first elected in 2018, and a supervisor of the town of Wilson.
Calvin Callahan | |
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| 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 Lincoln County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Wilson, Lincoln County, Wisconsin |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life and education edit
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 is studying for a major in nursing and minor in chemistry. He is slated to earn a Bachelor of Nursing in 2027.
Career edit
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 serves 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 edit
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, 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 edit
Lincoln County Board (2018, 2020) edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| General Election, April 3, 2018 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Calvin Callahan | 87 | 58.39% | ||
| Nonpartisan | Kirby Crosby (incumbent) | 62 | 41.61% | ||
| Plurality | 25 | 16.78% | |||
| Total votes | 149 | 100.0% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election, April 7, 2020 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Calvin Callahan (incumbent) | 297 | 99.00% | ||
| Scattering | 3 | 1.00% | |||
| Total votes | 300 | 100.0% | +101.34% | ||
Wisconsin Assembly (2020) edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican Primary, August 11, 2020 | |||||
| Republican | Calvin Callahan | 4,446 | 72.01% | ||
| Republican | Donald Nelson | 1,726 | 27.96% | ||
| Scattering | 2 | 0.03% | |||
| Plurality | 2,720 | 44.06% | |||
| Total votes | 6,174 | 100.0% | |||
| General Election, November 3, 2020 | |||||
| Republican | Calvin Callahan | 20,913 | 65.31% | +2.57% | |
| Democratic | Tyler E. Ruprecht | 11,105 | 34.68% | -2.53% | |
| Scattering | 2 | 0.01% | |||
| Plurality | 9,808 | 30.63% | +5.10% | ||
| Total votes | 32,020 | 100.0% | +22.65% | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
Wisconsin Assembly (2022) edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican Primary, August 9, 2022 | |||||
| Republican | Calvin Callahan | ||||
| Unopposed | |||||
| Scattering | |||||
| Plurality | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
| General Election, November 8, 2022 | |||||
| Republican | Calvin Callahan | 19,475 | 69.9% | ||
| Independent | Todd Frederick | 8,402 | 30.1% | ||
| Scattering | |||||
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| Total votes | |||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b BeMiller, Haley (April 4, 2018). "Here are the spring election results for Marathon, Lincoln counties". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "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. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "Tomahawk resident, Lincoln County Supervisor Calvin Callahan announces State Assembly candidacy". Tomahawk Leader. March 4, 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. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2020 Partisan Primary - 8/11/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2020. p. 27. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 16. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "2022 Wisconsin State Assembly District 35 Election Results". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. 2023-11-01.
External links edit
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Calvin Callahan at Ballotpedia
- Campaign website
- Official page at Lincoln County, Wisconsin
- 35th Assembly District map (2011–2021)