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 election: Steil, Berman debate in Congressional race
Bryan Steil and Mitchell Berman, candidates for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, had their first debate. The race has moved more competitive.
Suspicious mail sent to Marquette University, state election officials
The FBI is investigating suspicious mail sent to the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Wisconsin lawmakers. FOX6 News is first to report Marquette University was also targeted.
Milwaukee police officers hitting handcuffed man, MPD investigating
Milwaukee police are investigating if the officers in a viral video striking a man acted appropriately. The young man featured in the video is now facing his own charge of carrying a concealed weapon.
Milwaukee's Social Development Commission trying to re-open
The agency meant to help people get out of poverty, which then ran out of money itself, is trying to make a comeback. The Social Development Commission abruptly shut down in April 2024.
Feces mailed to Tom Tiffany campaign, linked to Kewaskum address
Federal investigators said feces was sent to the governor's campaign of Republican Tom Tiffany.
Wisconsin governor race: Flock cameras, inmate tablets in the spotlight
Milwaukee County bags its Flock cameras. The county leases 42 Flock cameras, including 14 by the lakefront, and the others watched from other county parkland. Now, those cameras are covered with black plastic bags.
Wisconsin governor race: Candidates campaign in Elm Grove, Racine
Candidates for Wisconsin governor are campaigning across Wisconsin. On Friday, Republican Tom Tiffany held roundtables about law enforcement, while Democrat David Crowley campaigned with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
Wisconsin congressional candidate arrested, tirade over Israel
A candidate for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District was arrested after he was caught on video shouting obscenities about Israel at a person.
Wisconsin's first Hispanic mayor, Juan Perez shares story
Former Sheboygan Mayor Juan Perez is believed to be Wisconsin's first Hispanic mayor. Now retired from politics, Perez focuses on painting.
Wisconsin abortion law: Where Crowley, Tiffany stand
Abortion hasn't been a major focus in the race for Wisconsin governor, but with just four weeks to go, Democrat David Crowley is making a new push.