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Brad R. Wilson
| Brad R Wilson | ||
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| Utah House of Representatives District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Weber State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | President and CEO, Destination Homes | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Issues
Campaign themes
Wilson's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Education
- Excerpt:"Spending needs to be in the classroom. Expenditures outside the classroom are increasing 61.43% faster than spending inside the classroom. This trend needs to be reversed."
Economy
- Excerpt:"As a legislator, I will do everything within my power to provide an infrastructure and system that promotes competition and the free flow of business so the great economic potential that exists in our state can be fully realized."
Representing You and Your Values
- Excerpt:"I will continue earn your trust through hard work, honesty and communication."
Reducing Crime
- Excerpt:"Improving education and maintaining a long-term focus on economic opportunity and vitality will ultimately lead to a more cohesive community and less crime."
Immigration
- Excerpt:"I will support legislation that will fight to restore the integrity of our State’s and our Nation’s borders."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Economic Development and Workforce Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
Elections
2012
Wilson won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 15. Wilson was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Gibbs Smith (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brad Wilson Incumbent |
80.9% | 11,278 | |
| Democratic | Gibbs Smith | 19.1% | 2,662 | |
| Total Votes | 13,940 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Wilson won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 15[3].
| Utah House of Representatives, District 15 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brad R Wilson (R)
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7,794 | |||
| Sherri Tatton (D) | 1,732 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Wilson received $57,085 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below.[4]
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brad R. Wilson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Wilson, Brad R | $14,584 |
| Utah League Of Credit Unions | $3,199 |
| Killpack, Sheldon L | $3,000 |
| Garn, Kevin S | $2,500 |
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $57,085 |
Recent news
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Brad Wilson News Feed
- Manti Te'o Not Available To Media, Attended Maxim Party - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Two new hotels announced for downtown Salt Lake City - Deseret News
- ESPN's John Skipper: Chris Broussard Comments Were 'One Mistake' Of Jason ... - Huffington Post
- Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Forbid Taxpayer Funded Abortions - Targeted News Service (subscription)
- 10 Stunning Home Theaters That Will Put Your Local Multiplex To Shame ... - Huffington Post
- Entertainment: People en Espanol 50 Most Beautiful, Trace Adkins, Angelina Jolie - Kansas City Star
- Summer Movie Release Schedule - New York Times
- White House Correspondents' Dinner 2013: Red carpet live blog - Politico (blog)
- NIC Inc. - Shareholder/Analyst Call - Seeking Alpha
- Charissa Thompson Leaving ESPN For Fox Sports: REPORT - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
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