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Carl Wilson (Oregon)
Carl Wilson (Republican Party) was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 12, 2015. He left office on January 10, 2021.
Wilson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Wilson served as state House minority leader for several months in 2019.[1]
In an article published on December 16, 2019, The Blue Mountain Eagle stated that Wilson announced he would not seek re-election in 2020.[2]
Carl served as State Representative for Grants Pass and Josephine County from 1998 to 2003.[3]
Biography
Wilson's professional experience includes mangaging and owning the family-run broadcast radio stations and working as a broadcaster and talk show host for four decades. He served in the United States Navy as a radioman from 1971 to 1973.[3][4]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Wilson was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Administration Committee
- Joint Legislative Policy and Research Committee
- House Rules Committee, Vice-Chair
- Capitol Culture Committee, Co-Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Transportation Policy |
| • Joint Marijuana Regulation, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Implementing Measure 91, Co-Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Rules |
Campaign themes
2014
Wilson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[5]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "We've always suffered from “two Oregons,” but the pain is more acute than ever before. Josephine County needs good jobs and we need them as soon as possible. I will work tirelessly to search out, identify, and eliminate barriers to our success. We must bring jobs and opportunity to rural Oregon."
Natural resources
- Excerpt: "Picture Kansas without wheat, Iowa without corn … and 18 O&C counties without timber. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But, that's our reality. We must continue to demand that our federal delegation stand for all of Oregon! We need the income that sustainable timber harvesting will produce … it will make a huge difference."
Government
- Excerpt: "Government was established to secure our rights … not to become our master. I will remember that with every vote I take!"
Freedom
- Excerpt: "We are a nation of laws and the United States Constitution is under attack every day. Please join me in standing for our constitutional freedoms and rejecting the lawlessness that is so pervasive these days."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Carl Wilson did not file to run for re-election.
2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Wilson cross-filed to also run as an independent write-in candidate in 2018.[6]
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Carl Wilson defeated Jerry Morgan in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carl Wilson (R) | 69.2 | 20,568 |
| Jerry Morgan (D) | 30.6 | 9,100 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 76 | ||
| Total votes: 29,744 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 3
Jerry Morgan advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 3 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jerry Morgan | 100.0 | 2,932 | |
| Total votes: 2,932 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Carl Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 3 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Wilson | 100.0 | 7,600 |
| Total votes: 7,600 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Carl Wilson defeated Tom Johnson in the Oregon House of Representatives District 3 general election.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Carl Wilson Incumbent |
72.63% | 22,348 | |
| Democratic | Tom Johnson | 27.37% | 8,423 | |
| Total Votes | 30,771 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Tom Johnson ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 3 Democratic primary.[9][10]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Johnson (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Carl Wilson ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary.[9][10]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Carl Wilson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives 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 March 11, 2014. Tom Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Carl Wilson defeated Jack Swift and Ronald Schutz in the Republican primary. Johnson also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Mark J. Seligman ran as a Libertarian candidate and Barbara Gonzalez ran as a Constitution Party candidate. Wilson defeated Johnson, Seligman and Gonzalez in the general election.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carl Wilson |
64.1% | 15,765 | |
| Democratic | Tom Johnson | 26.3% | 6,476 | |
| Libertarian | Mark J. Seligman | 6.5% | 1,597 | |
| Constitution | Barbara Gonzalez | 2.7% | 657 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.3% | 85 | |
| Total Votes | 24,580 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Carl Wilson |
83.6% | 7,312 |
| Jack Swift | 13.6% | 1,187 |
| Ronald Schutz | 2.8% | 244 |
| Total Votes | 8,743 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from February 3 to March 5. Special sessions were convened from June 24 to June 26 and on August 10.
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2019
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In 2019, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 22 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through March 3. There was also a one-day special session on May 21, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 through July 7. There was also an organizational session January 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through March 3.
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2015
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In 2015, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through July 6.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Wilson's endorsements included the following:[14]
- Former State Senator Jason Atkinson
- Oregon AG-PAC
- Oregon Farm Bureau
- Oregon Right to Life
Personal
Wilson and his wife, Malinda, have two adult children and five grandchildren. They reside in Grants Pass, Oregon.[3]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Carl + Wilson + Oregon + House"
See also
- Oregon House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Official campaign website
- Carl Wilson on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ OPB, "Oregon House Republicans Elect New Minority Leader," September 17, 2019
- ↑ Blue Mountain Eagle, "10 Oregon lawmakers won't seek reelection," December 16, 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Official campaign website, "About Carl," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Carl Wilson," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results: 2018 General Election," accessed October 30, 2018
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election official results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Supporters," accessed April 23, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Wally Hicks (R) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 3 2015-2021 |
Succeeded by Lily Morgan (R) |
