Byron Callies

Byron Callies is an American politician currently serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, he has represented South Dakota's 5th legislative district as a Republican since 2023. 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.

Committees House Commerce and Energy - Member House Education - Member House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee - Member

Electoral history Year Incumbents Party Firstelected Result General election Primary elections 2022 Hugh Bartels Republican 2017 Incumbent re-elected. Nancy York Republican 2017 Incumbent retired.Republican hold.