Calvin Callahan (born March 2, 1999) is an American

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politician. He serves as a member of the

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, representing the 35th Assembly district. His district comprises Lincoln County, western Langlade County, and neighboring towns in

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, 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

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Early life and education

A native of

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, Callahan graduated from Tomahawk High School in 2017. In 2018, he enrolled at the

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, where he is studying business administration and management. He is slated to earn a

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in 2022.

Career

In 2017 and 2018, Callahan worked as an intern in the office of Congressman

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. After graduating from high school, Callahan worked as a field organizer and regional field director for the

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. Callahan was elected to the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors in April 2018, defeating incumbent Kirby Crosby. He was reelected in 2020 without opposition. He was also the founder of Callahan Wholesale. On the County Board, Callahan serves on the Administrative and Legislative committee, which oversees county operations, and the Land Services committee, which manages

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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. After incumbent representative

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opted not to seek re-election to the

and instead run for the

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, Callahan announced his candidacy to succeed her. He defeated Don Nelson in the Republican primary and Democratic nominee Tyler Ruprecht in the November general election. At age 21 when elected, he was one of the youngest members of the Assembly.

Personal life

Callahan resides in rural

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, near the unincorporated community of

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, on the border with Oneida County. He is a member of the

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, the Somo Fish and Game Club, the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, Wisconsin Trappers Association, Somo

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Club, and the Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association.

Electoral history

Lincoln County Board (2018, 2020)

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Wisconsin Assembly (2020)

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References

External links

* *
Campaign website

Official page
at

Lincoln County, Wisconsin Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,415. Its county seat is Merrill. The county was created in 1875 and named after President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln County compris ...

35th Assembly District map (2011–2021)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Callahan, Calvin Living people County supervisors in Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly People from Tomahawk, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point alumni 21st-century American legislators Year of birth uncertain 1999 births