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Mike Wilson

R

Majority Whip, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate (2017 - Present)

Kentucky State Senate, District 32 (2010 - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Mike Wilson (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 32. Wilson assumed office on January 1, 2011. Wilson's current term ends on January 1, 2023.

Wilson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 32. Wilson won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Wilson earned his B.A. in business administration from California State University at Fullerton in 1986. His professional experience includes working as the general manager of 90.7 WCVK and Administrator and Assistant Pastor of Calvary Chapel of South Bay.

Education

  • BA, Business Administration Management, California State University
  • AA, Fullerton College, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, United States Marine Corps, 1979

Professional Experience

  • BA, Business Administration Management, California State University
  • AA, Fullerton College, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, United States Marine Corps, 1979
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, The Wilson Group Limited Liability Company, 2019-present
  • Vice President of Sales, Jobs in Southern Kentucky, 2017-present
  • General Manager, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1997-present
  • Director of Sales, Davert North America, 2014-2016
  • Executive Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting Incorporated, 1994-2014
  • Promotions Director/Business Partnership Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1994-1997
  • Branch Manager, AIS Incorporated, 1986-1989
  • Administrator/Assistant Minister, Calvary Chapel of South Bay, 1989
  • Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1972-1981

Political Experience

  • BA, Business Administration Management, California State University
  • AA, Fullerton College, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, United States Marine Corps, 1979
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, The Wilson Group Limited Liability Company, 2019-present
  • Vice President of Sales, Jobs in Southern Kentucky, 2017-present
  • General Manager, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1997-present
  • Director of Sales, Davert North America, 2014-2016
  • Executive Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting Incorporated, 1994-2014
  • Promotions Director/Business Partnership Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1994-1997
  • Branch Manager, AIS Incorporated, 1986-1989
  • Administrator/Assistant Minister, Calvary Chapel of South Bay, 1989
  • Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1972-1981
  • Majority Whip, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, 2017-present
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 32, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 32, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Education Assessment and Accountability Review, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Subcommittee on School Finance, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Task Force on Economic Development, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Education

Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Education

Member, Committee on Committees

Member, Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee

Member, Education Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment

Member, Joint Committee on Education

Member, Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology

Member, Joint Committee on Transportation

Member, Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection

Co-Chair, Kentucky Career and Technical Education Task Force

Member, Legislative Research Commission

Member, Public Pension Oversight Board

Member, Rules Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Information Technology

Member, Subcommittee on Education Assessment and Accountability Review

Member, Transportation Committee

Member, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Business Administration Management, California State University
  • AA, Fullerton College, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, United States Marine Corps, 1979
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, The Wilson Group Limited Liability Company, 2019-present
  • Vice President of Sales, Jobs in Southern Kentucky, 2017-present
  • General Manager, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1997-present
  • Director of Sales, Davert North America, 2014-2016
  • Executive Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting Incorporated, 1994-2014
  • Promotions Director/Business Partnership Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1994-1997
  • Branch Manager, AIS Incorporated, 1986-1989
  • Administrator/Assistant Minister, Calvary Chapel of South Bay, 1989
  • Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1972-1981
  • Majority Whip, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, 2017-present
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 32, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 32, 2018
  • Member, Learn & Earn Advisory Board, Western Kentucky University, 2017-present
  • Member, Ambassador Club, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 2012-present
  • Member, Hillvue Heights Baptist Church, present
  • Former Member, Agri-Business Committee
  • Board Member, Barren River Area District Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • President, Bowling Green Area Prayer Breakfast
  • Member, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Police Chaplain, Bowling Green Police Department
  • Volunteer Leader, Campus Crusade for Christ
  • Former Member, Government Relations Committee
  • Secretary, Greenwood High School Quarterback Club
  • Former President, Greenwood High School Quarterback Club
  • Founder, Harvest Festival
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach, Magnolia High School Football Team
  • Member, Rolling Hills Community Church Board
  • Associate Staff Member, Student Venture High School Ministry at Anaheim High School
  • Member, Warren County Extension Office

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Champion for Children Award, 2018, Kentucky Youth Advocates
  • The Award of Conservative Excellence, 2017, The American Conservative Union Foundation
  • The Award of Conservative Excellence, 2016, American Conservative Union Foundation
  • Friend of Cities Award, 2016, Kentucky League of Cities
  • Friend of Cities Award, 2015, Kentucky League of Cities
  • Kids First Advocacy Award, 2014, Kentucky School Board Association
  • Legislator of the Year Award, 2014, Kentucky Assoc of Career Colleges & Schools
  • Community Service Award, 2014, Military Officers Assoc of America - Cumberland Trace Chapter

Favorite Movie:

"It's A Wonderful Life"

Favorite Quote:

"If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice I can make is too great for Him." C. T. Studd

Elections

2018

General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 32

Incumbent Mike Wilson defeated Jeanie Smith in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on November 6, 2018.

Mike Wilson (R)
52.3%
20,803 Votes

Jeanie Smith (D)
47.7%
18,952 Votes

Total votes: 39,755
(100.00% precincts reporting)

Democratic election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32

Jeanie Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on May 22, 2018.

Jeanie Smith

Republican election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32

Incumbent Mike Wilson defeated Darrell Traughber in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on May 22, 2018.

Mike Wilson
60.8%
4,877 Votes

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Darrell Traughber
39.2%
3,150 Votes

Total votes: 8,027


2014

Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Mike Wilson ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2010

Wilson defeated Democratic incumbent Mike Reynolds by a margin of 18,935 to 15,490 in the November 2 general election.

In the May 18 primary election, Wilson defeated opponents Regina Webb (3,077 votes) and Ed Mills (1,656 votes) with 5,025 votes.

Kentucky State Senate, District 32 (2010) General Election

Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Mike Wilson (R) 18,935 55%
Mike Reynolds (D) 15,490 45%

Kentucky State Senate, District 32 - Republican Primary (2010)

Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Mike Wilson 5,025 51.5%
Regina Webb 3,077 31.5%
Ed Mills 1,656 17%
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