Wisconsin State Assembly District 35

Current seat holder: Calvin Callahan.

Calvin Callahan

Calvin Callahan's career experience includes working as a regional field director with the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Democracy, elections & governance: “I am running for Re-Election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, I came to you five years ago with a vision that there should be no reason why your kids, grandkids, and great-grandchildren can't raise their families here at home in northern Wisconsin. During this last session, we have made tremendous strides toward that vision. I was proud to be a part of, co-authored, and voted for:” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities & governance: “I voted for and demanded that the DNR implement a wolf population goal after they removed it, so Wisconsin is prepared to implement a hunt when the wolf is removed from the endangered species list.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Taxes, budget & cost of living: “I will continue to demand fiscal responsibility and fight for our vision. Cut taxes, stand up for our sporting heritage, fight for our fair share of funding, and fight for our conservative values.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Elizabeth McCrank

Elizabeth McCrank was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, July 4th 1963. She grew up in Shorewood, a suburb on the east side of Milwaukee, and graduated from the University School of Milwaukee in 1981.

· Campaign website

Campaign site

Education: “Teaching adults and non-traditional students gave her a deep understanding of the challenges that those students face, and the amazing commitment so many Americans – including new Americans – make to their education and the future of our communities.” (Campaign website)
Education: “During the Great Recession, McCrank added ESOL credentials to her name and taught Adult Basic Education (ABE) for students pursuing Hi-Set (GED) degrees. On the side, she continued to teach history in the University of Massachusetts Community College System.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & Governance: “She has lived in Merrill, Wisconsin since 2015 – many people in the Merrill area know her from the years she worked at the T.B Scott Free Library – doing what she says was “the purest form of public service that I have ever provided.” She worked as a shelver, circulation assistant and Adult Reference Desk librarian while at the library.” (Campaign website)