Korey Wilson
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Korey Wilson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 7. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Wilson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Korey Wilson was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Montevallo in 2014.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Korey Wilson advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 7.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sam Givhan advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 7.
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Korey Wilson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wilson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a native Huntsvillian with many years' experience in Community and Political Organizing. My work is focused on improving overall life outcomes of all Alabamians. I believe the keys to achieving this lies in increasing wages and opportunity, eliminating state sales tax on necessities, creating new streams of revenue via a state lottery and cannabis legalization, and preventing brain drain by making vocational and higher education accessible, and creating incentives for new industries to develop in Alabama.
- I'm going to legislate for the interests of the people of Alabama. Not the special interests, and not the political elite.
- Republicans have had a monopoly on political power in Alabama for over a decade, and have precious little to show for it. Alabamians need public servants who will get results.
- The politics of division has done nothing but secure subsidies and tax breaks for wealthy. Alabama suffers dearly for it. It is imperative that every Alabamian understands, that we are better together.
I am incredibly passionate about Labor rights, Taxation & Revenue, Child Welfare and Education, and Public Health
My inspirations are Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sister Fannie Lou Hamer, Marsha P. Johnson, John R. Lewis, and Andrew Young. These are all leaders who understood that the function of government is first and foremost the preservation of personal freedom, and the administration of laws for the benefit of all citizens
John Q, God Committee, Urinetown, Vice, Don't Look Up
Trustworthiness, Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Perseverance
A strong desire to see everyone succeed, my keen understanding of policymaking, and my unwavering dedication to improving people's lives.
Listening to constituents, implementing solutions to problems, reducing harm in communities, preserving equality.
Accessible healthcare, childcare, and education, increased wages and economic activity, and more opportunities for everyone
The first historical event that happened in my lifetime was Bill Clinton's impeachment. I was 6 or 7 at the time. The one that has had the most ripples throughout my life would 9/11
My first job out of college was working in the Dues Department of Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ. I was there for about 4 months before I got a different position, but working for the most politically active labor union in the U.S. changed me forever.
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
I have struggled with clinical depression from a young age, but have managed it, and want to do more advocacy around mental health
Ideally the governor has a disposition for the betterment of people's lives, and will throw their lot in with the legislators proposing the most elegant and egalitarian solution
I think it is the economy. Right now the median household income in Alabama is $52,000 annually, and per capita it's $28,000. We have got to find a way to put more money into citizens' pockets
In my opinion the benefits of unicameral state legislature is that there are fewer roadblocks for popular policy, and constituents will have greater voice in the process. I see few drawbacks to this style of representative government.
I believe that it is beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in providing solutions to issues in their community.
I absolutely believe that it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators!
I wish that legislators were unable to propose maps. That the specific process of redistricting be left to commissions staffed by the public, guided by social and political scientists, and aiming to align with the Polsby-Popper Index
I would server honorably on whatever committees to which I am assigned.
I believe that collaboration is key in ensuring legislation is passed that includes and is for the benefit of all citizens; however, any policy that would disproportionately negatively impact specific groups, or lessen Human Rights is an instant non-starter for me.
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- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 7, 2022
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Majority Leader:Steve Livingston
Minority Leader:Bobby Singleton
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