Mike Wilson (Kentucky politician)
American politician
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Mike Wilson (born December 4, 1951) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate representing District 32[1] since January 2011. He has served as the Senate Majority Whip since 2018. He is also a veteran of the US Marine Corps.[2]
Mike Wilson | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Majority Whip of the Kentucky Senate | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Higdon |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 32nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 4, 1951 New Albany, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Fullerton College California State University, Fullerton | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1972–1981 |
Education
Wilson earned his AA from Fullerton College and his BA in business administration from California State University, Fullerton.[3]
Political career
In 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] From November, 2016 to November, 2017, Wilson was one of the most frequent travellers among state legislators.[6]
