Calvin Callahan

Calvin Callahan (born 1998/1999)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 35th assembly district. His district comprises Lincoln County, western Langlade County, and neighboring towns in Marathon, Oneida, and Shawano counties. 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
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 35th district
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded byMary Felzkowski
Personal details
Born1998/1999 (age 21–22)
Lincoln County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWilson, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
WebsiteCampaign website

Early life and education

A native of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Callahan graduated from Tomahawk High School in 2017. In 2018, he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he is studying business administration and management. He is slated to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2022.[2][3]

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.[4] Callahan was elected to the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors in April 2018, defeating incumbent Kirby Crosby.[5] He was reelected in 2020 without opposition.[6] He was also the founder of Callahan Wholesale.[7][8]

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.[4]

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.[8] He defeated Don Nelson in the Republican primary and Democratic nominee Tyler Ruprecht in the November general election.[9] At age 21, he is one of the youngest members of the Assembly.[10]

Personal life

Callahan resides in rural Wilson, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, near the unincorporated community of McCord, Wisconsin, on the border with Oneida County. He enjoys hiking, boating, and outdoor activities. 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.[4]

Electoral history

Lincoln County Board (2018, 2020)
Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, 13th District Election, 2018[5]
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[6]
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)
Wisconsin Assembly, 35th District Election, 2020[11][12]
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

References
  1. "Meet the candidates: Callahan, Nelson to square off in 35th Assembly Primary". Merrill Foto News. August 11, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  2. Hovorka, Alan (August 4, 2020). "Two Republicans vying for nomination to replace Mary Felzkowski for 35th Assembly District". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  3. "Candidate Profile for Calvin Callahan". iVoterGuide. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  4. "Calvin's Story". Calvin Callahan Assembly. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  5. BeMiller, Haley (April 4, 2018). "Here are the spring election results for Marathon, Lincoln counties". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  6. "Spring election yields historic results in county board race". Merrill Foto News. April 21, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  7. "Calvin Callahan". Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  8. Krall, Ken (March 3, 2020). "Callahan Announces Bid For 35th Assembly Seat". WXPR. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  9. "Tomahawk resident, Lincoln County Supervisor Calvin Callahan announces State Assembly candidacy". Tomahawk Leader. March 4, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  10. 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.
  11. Canvass Results for 2020 Partisan Primary - 8/11/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2020. p. 27. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  12. Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 16. Retrieved December 23, 2020.


Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by
Mary Felzkowski		 Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 35th district
January 4, 2021 – present		 Incumbent
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