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Calvin Callahan

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Calvin Callahan
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 35th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded byMary Felzkowski
Personal details
Born (1999-03-02) March 2, 1999 (age 25)
Lincoln County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWilson, Lincoln County, Wisconsin
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
WebsiteCampaign 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 member of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, first elected in 2018, and a supervisor of the town of Wilson.

Early life and education

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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

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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

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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

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Lincoln County Board (2018, 2020)

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Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, 13th District Election, 2018[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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%
Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, 13th District Election, 2020[4]
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)

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Wisconsin Assembly, 35th District Election, 2020[8][9]
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)

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Wisconsin Assembly, 35th District Election, 2022[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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
Plurality
Total votes
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Meet the candidates: Callahan, Nelson to square off in 35th Assembly Primary". Merrill Foto News. August 11, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Calvin's Story". Calvin Callahan Assembly. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  3. ^ a b BeMiller, Haley (April 4, 2018). "Here are the spring election results for Marathon, Lincoln counties". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Spring election yields historic results in county board race". Merrill Foto News. April 21, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Canvass Results for 2020 Partisan Primary - 8/11/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2020. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 13, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  9. ^ Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "2022 Wisconsin State Assembly District 35 Election Results". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. 2023-11-01.
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Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 35th district
January 4, 2021 – present 		Incumbent
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