Mike Wilson (Kentucky politician)

Mike Wilson (born December 4, 1951 in New Albany, Mississippi) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate representing District 32[2] since January 4, 2011. He is also a veteran of the US Marine Corps.[3]

Mike Wilson
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 32nd[1] district
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded byMike Reynolds
Personal details
Born (1951-12-04) December 4, 1951
New Albany, Mississippi
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceBowling Green, Kentucky
Alma materFullerton College
California State University
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1972–1981

Controversy

Wilson spent more on travel than any other Kentucky state legislator according to this article in the Courier Journal.

Education

Wilson earned his AA from Fullerton College and his BA in business administration from California State University.

Elections
  • 2010 To challenge District 32 appointed Democratic Senator Mike Reynolds, Wilson won the three-way May 18, 2010 Republican Primary with 5,025 votes (51.5%)[4] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 18,935 votes (55.0%) against Senator Reynolds.[5]
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References
  1. "Senator Mike Wilson (R)". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Senate. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  2. "Mike Wilson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  3. "Mike Wilson for State Senate". Mike Wilson for State Senate. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  4. "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 18, 2010 Official 2010 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 19. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  5. "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2, 2010 Official 2010 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 23. Retrieved May 6, 2014.


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