Byron Callies | |
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Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2023 Serving with Hugh Bartels | |
Preceded by | Nancy York |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Watertown, South Dakota |
Byron Callies is an American politician currently serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives.[1] First elected in 2022, he has represented South Dakota's 5th legislative district as a Republican since 2023.[2] Before serving as representative, he was a luitenient colonel in the U.S. military and worked with the South Dakota Department of Energy. In 2018, Callies ran for state senate from District 5, but was defeated in the primaries.[3]