Kalan Haywood facts for kids

Kalan Haywood II (born June 5, 1999) is an American activist and Democratic politician. He is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He has represented Wisconsin's 16th Assembly district since 2019. Since 2022, he has also been the assistant minority leader in the Assembly.

Born in 1999, Kalan Haywood was one of the youngest people ever elected to the Wisconsin Legislature. He was only 19 years old when he started his first term. He is still known as one of the youngest lawmakers in the United States.

Early Life and Education

Kalan Haywood was born on June 5, 1999, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went to Rufus King International High School. After high school, he attended Cardinal Stritch University. This university closed in 2023. He now studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is working towards a degree in finance.

Kalan Haywood's father, Kalan Haywood Sr., is a well-known person in Milwaukee. He started a company that builds and develops real estate.

Political Career

Before becoming a state lawmaker, Kalan Haywood was very active in his community. He served as the president of the City of Milwaukee Youth Council. This council helps young people have a voice in city decisions. He also worked as a consultant for non-profit groups. These groups help people and communities. He was also part of the City of Milwaukee Restorative Justice Advisory Committee. This committee works on ways to solve problems and help people who have been harmed.

In August 2018, Kalan Haywood won the Democratic primary election. He was only 19 years old at the time. Then, in November 2018, he won the general election. This made him the youngest person serving in the Wisconsin Assembly. He became one of the youngest lawmakers in all of America.

In the fall of 2021, the Democratic members of the Assembly chose Kalan Haywood for a new role. They elected him as their assistant minority leader. This happened after the previous leaders stepped down. As assistant minority leader, he helps guide the Democratic Party's efforts in the Assembly.