Yvonne Wilson
| Yvonne Wilson | |
| Missouri State Senate District 9 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2005 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Wilson earned her BS from Lincoln University in 1950. She went on to receive her MA in Sociology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1971. She then earned her MED in 1976.
Wilson was a Teacher Consultant for the Education School District from 1963 to 1969. She then worked as Teacher/Principal for the School District of Kansas City, Missouri, from 1950 to 1982. From 1982 to 1985 she was Director of Elementary Education. She also worked as a Consultant/Program Director for Metropolitan Community Colleges from 1985 to 1990. She then worked as Director of the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center until 1995.
Wilson served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1963 to 1969. She later joined the Missouri State Senate in 2004. She has served in that position since, representing the 9th district.
Wilson and her husband, James, have had three children.
Committee assignments
While a member of the Missouri State Senate, Wilson served on the following committees:
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lembke won re-election to the 9th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate unopposed.[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Yvonne Wilson (D)
|
59,589 | 100.0% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Wilson won election to the 9th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate unopposed.[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 89 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Yvonne Wilson (D)
|
56,781 | 100.0% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Wilson won re-lection to the 42nd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives unopposed.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 85 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Yvonne Wilson (D)
|
7,536 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Wilson collected $36,500 in donations.[4]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Hospital Association | $1,800 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $1,350 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $1,350 |
| Hallmark Cards | $1,350 |
| Penn National Gaming | $1,350 |
External links
- Yvonne Wilson's personal website
- Yvonne Wilson's official Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2011, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 9 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Shalonn Curls (D) |
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