Jason Calvi
Jason Calvi is honored to serve as FOX6 News' political reporter, covering battleground Wisconsin, one of the country's true swing states.
He brings 15 years of experience to the job, previously working in Indiana, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. During his career, he broke national stories, including during Amy Coney Barret's appellate court confirmation. He also questioned candidates Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. Besides his clips that have been seen on TVs across the country, he's captured millions of impressions on social media.
At FOX6, he contributed to the national Murrow-winning podcast "Open Record," reported for Emmy-nominated newscasts, and joined the team that won the Milwaukee Press Club's award for "You Decide: Spring Election Special."
Jason grew up in Chicago’s southwest suburbs and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. As a reporter and anchor of the campus' television station, he covered the Iowa caucuses, where he first caught the bug for political reporting.
When not at FOX6, you'll find him with his family exploring parks and museums, checking out stacks of books from the library, working out, drinking coffee and going to church.
The latest from Jason Calvi
Wisconsin Supreme Court debate canceled, rescheduled; 2 weeks to election
A debate between the candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court that was scheduled for Wednesday night, March 25, was rescheduled for Thursday, April 2, just days before the election.
Harry Wait found guilty of 3 counts in absentee ballot fraud case
A Racine County jury will soon decide the face of a man who ordered absentee ballots for Racine's mayor and Wisconsin's Assembly Speaker. The accused is Harry Wait.
Racine County trial begins for man accused of election fraud
Harry Wait went on trial in Racine County on Monday, accused of requesting absentee ballots in others’ names, as prosecutors argue he broke the law and the defense claims he exposed voting system flaws.
Cesar Chavez fallout: Milwaukee, Racine tributes being removed
Milwaukee and Racine are grappling with the honors it once gave Cesar Chavez. The reckoning comes after the New York Times reported shocking allegations of sexual abuse.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu will not seek reelection
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he will not seek reelection, joining Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Gov. Tony Evers in stepping away as new maps could reshape control.
Wisconsin expands postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months
Wisconsin will extend postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 12 months from 60 days starting July 1, joining 48 other states and leaving Arkansas as the only state without the expansion.
Online sports betting; Wisconsin Senate approves legalization bill
The Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday, March 17, approved a bill allowing online sports betting if the wagering servers are located on tribal lands, sending the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers for consideration.
Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise; bills head to governor
The Wisconsin Senate approved bipartisan PFAS funding bills on Tuesday, March 17, that send aid to communities impacted by contamination and move the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for final approval.
Republican State Senator Van Wanggaard announces retirement
Senator Van Wanggaard announced that he will retire at the end of his term and will not seek reelection.
Milwaukee snow response pauses garbage, recycling collection
Milwaukee suspended garbage and recycling pickup, delayed leaf collection and kept parking rules unchanged on Monday, March 16, as the Department of Public Works shifted trash trucks and heavy equipment to snow removal.