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Ken Wilson

R

Missouri State House, District 12 (2013 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Kenneth 'Ken' Wilson
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Home City:
    Smithville, MO
  • Religion:
    Central Baptist
  • Family:
    Wife: Melissa; 2 Children: Rebecca, Justin
Personal Details

Ken Wilson (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 12. Wilson assumed office on January 7, 2013. Wilson's current term ends on January 6, 2021.

Wilson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 12. Wilson won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Wilson's professional experience includes working as the Chief of Police for the City of Smithville, interim city administrator for the City of Smithville, part-time instructor at Missouri Western Regional Law Enforcement Academy, and commander of the Detention Division at Platte County Sheriff's Department.

Education

  • BA, Criminal Justice, Missouri Western State University
  • Graduated, Ministry Studies, Foundations Program from Central Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Graduated, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2002

Professional Experience

  • BA, Criminal Justice, Missouri Western State University
  • Graduated, Ministry Studies, Foundations Program from Central Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Graduated, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2002
  • Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, 2015-present
  • Part-Time Instructor, Missouri Western Regional Law Enforcement Academy, 1995-present
  • Former Chief of Police, City of Edgerton
  • Chief of Police, City of Smithville, 2001-2012
  • Interim City Administrator, City of Smithville, 2010
  • Commander, Detention Division, Platte County Sheriff's Department, present, 1987-2001

Political Experience

  • BA, Criminal Justice, Missouri Western State University
  • Graduated, Ministry Studies, Foundations Program from Central Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Graduated, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2002
  • Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, 2015-present
  • Part-Time Instructor, Missouri Western Regional Law Enforcement Academy, 1995-present
  • Former Chief of Police, City of Edgerton
  • Chief of Police, City of Smithville, 2001-2012
  • Interim City Administrator, City of Smithville, 2010
  • Commander, Detention Division, Platte County Sheriff's Department, present, 1987-2001
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 12, 2013-present
  • Former Member, Board of Alderman, City of Edgerton
  • Candidate, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 12, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations - Public Safety, Corrections, Transportation, and Revenue Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Government Efficiency Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Local Government Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Small Business Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Committee on Security Infrastructure of the Capitol Complex, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Veterans Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Crime Prevention and Public Safety

Member, Justice System

Member, Local Government

Member, Veterans

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Criminal Justice, Missouri Western State University
  • Graduated, Ministry Studies, Foundations Program from Central Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Graduated, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2002
  • Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, 2015-present
  • Part-Time Instructor, Missouri Western Regional Law Enforcement Academy, 1995-present
  • Former Chief of Police, City of Edgerton
  • Chief of Police, City of Smithville, 2001-2012
  • Interim City Administrator, City of Smithville, 2010
  • Commander, Detention Division, Platte County Sheriff's Department, present, 1987-2001
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 12, 2013-present
  • Former Member, Board of Alderman, City of Edgerton
  • Candidate, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 12, 2018
  • Participant, Federal Bureau of Investigation Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Program, present
  • Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police, present
  • Member, International Association of Ethics Trainers, present
  • Member, Missouri Farm Bureau, present
  • Member, Missouri Peace Officers Association, present
  • Member, Missouri Police Chiefs Association, present
  • Board Member, Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, present
  • Member, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Association
  • Participant, United States Department of Justice Executive Excellence Program

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Honored, Patriotic Employer, National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Elections

2020

Ken Wilson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2018

General election

Incumbent Ken Wilson defeated Sandy Van Wagner in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on November 6, 2018.

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12

 Ken Wilson (R)
60.6%
 10,375 Votes✔

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Sandy Van Wagner (D)
39.4%
 6,740 Votes

The results have been certified.

Total votes: 17,115

Democratic primary election

Sandy Van Wagner advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 7, 2018.

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12

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Sandy Van Wagner
100.0%
 3,088 Votes✔

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 3,088

Republican primary election

Incumbent Ken Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 7, 2018.

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12

 Ken Wilson
100.0%
 4,049 Votes✔

The results have been certified.

Total votes: 4,049

2016

Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.

Incumbent Ken Wilson defeated Sandy Van Wagner and Glenn Gustilus in the Missouri House of Representatives District 12 general election.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 12 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ken Wilson Incumbent 61.37% 12,055
Democratic Sandy Van Wagner 35.65% 7,003
Libertarian Glenn Gustilus 2.98% 586
Total Votes 19,644
Source: Missouri Secretary of State

Sandy Van Wagner ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 12 Democratic primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Sandy Van Wagner (unopposed)

Incumbent Ken Wilson ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 12 Republican primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ken Wilson Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Sandy Van Wagner was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Kenneth Wilson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Wilson defeated Wagner in the general election.

Missouri House of Representatives District 12, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKenneth Wilson Incumbent 65.7% 6,743
Democratic Sandy Van Wagner 34.3% 3,515
Total Votes 10,258

2012

Wilson won election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 12. Wilson defeated Josh Hurlbert in the August 7 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 12 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngKen Wilson 51% 1,822
Josh Hurlbert 49% 1,749
Total Votes 3,571

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