Danny Wilson (Alabama)

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Danny Wilson

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Bessemer State Technical College, 1998

Personal

Birthplace

Birmingham, Ala.

Profession

Automotive technician and shop foreman

Danny Wilson (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 19. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Wilson also ran for election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 57. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.

Wilson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Danny Wilson was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He earned an associate degree from Bessemer State Technical College in 1998, and he also studied at Northwood University. His professional experience includes working as an automotive technician and shop foreman. Wilson has served as a member of the Libertarian Party, the Libertarian Party of Alabama, the Firearms Policy Coalition, BamaCarry, and Gun Owners of America.

Elections

2022

Alabama State Senate District 19

See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Alabama State Senate District 19

Merika Coleman defeated Danny Wilson in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 19 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Merika Coleman (D)	86.5	26,369
		Danny Wilson (L)	12.8	3,904
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	204

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,477
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 19

Merika Coleman defeated Louise Alexander in the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 19 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Merika Coleman	72.2	10,371
		Louise Alexander	27.8	4,002

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,373
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Alabama House of Representatives District 57

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 57

Patrick Sellers defeated Delor Baumann and Manijeh Jones in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 57 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Sellers (D)	64.9	9,221
	Submit photo	Delor Baumann (R)	33.4	4,752
		Manijeh Jones (L)	1.5	218
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	21

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,212
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Danny Wilson (L)

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 57

Patrick Sellers defeated Charles Winston III in the Democratic primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 57 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Sellers	52.4	1,261
	Submit photo	Charles Winston III	47.6	1,146

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,407
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 57

Patrick Sellers and Charles Winston III advanced to a runoff. They defeated Kevin Dunn in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 57 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Sellers	47.1	2,363
✔	Submit photo	Charles Winston III	27.3	1,370
	Submit photo	Kevin Dunn	25.6	1,282

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,015
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Delor Baumann advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 57.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Danny Wilson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. 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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A graduate of Midfield High School, I have lived in or near the district all my life. I am not another politician, I am an auto mechanic. I reject the "lesser of two evils" fallacy that plagues this state and nation. I believe Alabamians deserve to have a voice in Alabama politics. Too may politicians need reminding that they are representatives, NOT rulers. Freedom and Liberty are the best solution to anything. As long as you are not hurting another person or taking their rightful property, the government has no business telling you what you can do, who you can marry, what you can put into your body, etc. The state motto "We Dare Defend Our Rights" used to mean something. I want to restore that meaning and dare to defend your rights!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Eliminate the sales tax on groceries
• Legalize cannabis
• Hold government officials accountable

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Sales tax on groceries and other essential items is criminal. Alabama is one of only three states who still tax groceries at the full sales tax rate.

The war on drugs is a disaster, just as the war on alcohol was 100 years ago. End the war on drugs, quit militarizing our police to combat drug crimes, remove the stigma associated with self-medicating, and focus on providing proper treatment for people suffering from addiction and the underlying issues that lead to addiction. Expunge non-violent drug "offenders" and repair the thousands of families damaged by the war on self-medication.

Gun control is people control. The fundamental human right to protect one's self and loved ones is the only thing that protects all other human rights.

End qualified immunity and civil asset forfeiture.

Keep the National Guard home without a properly declared war.

Plain language bills. Line item veto. Eliminate straight ticket voting. Fair and equal ballot access; let Alabamians have a voice.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

There are so many people who have done wonders for promoting individual liberties, free markets, and government transparency. Those still living include Ron Paul, Spike Cohen, Edward Snowden and many others. I would be honored to some day have my name included with any one of them.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Law -- Frederic Bastiat

What Has Government Done To Our Money -- Murray Rothbard
Anatomy of The State -- Murray Rothbard

Why Government Doesn't Work: How reducing Govrnment Will Bring Us Safer Cities, Better Schools, Lower Taxes, More Freedom, and Prosperity For All -- Harry Browne

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The Non-Aggression Principle--Don't hurt people and don't take their stuff

Empathy
Humility

Passion for liberty and human rights

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the people of the district and remaining true to the principles that got the representative elected.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9-11 is probably the MOST memorable for many of Americans. As for the earliest, it was probably the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. I believe I was in second grade. I recall watching the launch in class and the whole school went silent.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I bagged groceries at Food World my senior year of high school. Maybe that's why my #1 issue is the grocery tax.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The legislature's role is to create (or eliminate) laws. The executive is responsible for enacting the law or to veto them if he/she believes a law to be unconstitutional or intended to defraud taxpayers (filled with pork).
Legislation should be written in plain language so that there is no room for misinterpretation and the governor should have the power to veto ondividual parts of any legislation that is overly complicated.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

A unicameral system has the possibility of putting too much unchecked power in too few hands. There are at least a few more checks and balances in a bicameral or multicameral system.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do not believe experience is necessary. If experience is necessary to participate in politics then how does one get experience in politics in order to participate in politics?
The purpose of legislature, again, is to represent the people, not to play politics with their lives.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I believe interpersonal relationships are a necessity of life. Legislators, like all humans, should be able to get along with others without manipulating them to get them to vote a certain way. People can get along without agreeing on solutions to certain issues or concerns.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Something better than what we just experienced. The least gerrymandered option seems to fall more along with dividing on county lines. In heavily populated counties where more than one representative is necessary, dividing on city lines seems more fair than using railroad tracks, creeks, or other landmarks as separators.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Committee on compensation for wrongful incarceration

Homeland Security oversight
Committee to study self-driving vehicles
Nuclear energy

Sunset committee

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No one comes to mind at the moment.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not at this time.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A resident was refused visitation with his dying grandmother who was sick with SARS-CoV2, despite the fact that he had recently recovered from SARS-CoV2 and therefore was at peak antibody levels, and he and his grandmother both new the risks and preferred the risk of his reinfection over her dying alone.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Putting too much power into the hands of one person could have dire consequences. Evidence to the necessity of emergency powers would have to be VERY compelling and legislature should be very specific about what powers it does and does not grant, when they end, and a way for them to end emergency powers if they deem it being abused.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I refuse to compromise on principles for political gain. I will NOT trade a vote that violates my principles just to get someone else to vote for something I want, no matter how bad I want my desired policy or bill to pass. I will, however, make sure the voters no who is responsible for its failure and why.

Representatives should be able to support good legislation regardless of who presents it or what letter is beside that individual's name. Again, they are representatives, NOT rulers. Too often they resort to partisan infighting and accomplish nothing simply to blame "the other guy."

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Current members of the Alabama House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Nathaniel Ledbetter

Majority Leader:Scott Stadthagen

Minority Leader:Anthony Daniels

Representatives

District 1

Phillip Pettus (R)

District 2

Ben Harrison (R)

District 3

Kerry Underwood (R)

District 4

Parker Moore (R)

District 5

Danny Crawford (R)

District 6

Andy Whitt (R)

District 7

Ernie Yarbrough (R)

District 8

Terri Collins (R)

District 9

Scott Stadthagen (R)

District 10

Marilyn Lands (D)

District 11

Heath Allbright (R)

District 12

Vacant

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Vacant

District 14

Tim Wadsworth (R)

District 15

Leigh Hulsey (R)

District 16

Bryan Brinyark (R)

District 17

Tracy Estes (R)

District 18

Jamie Kiel (R)

District 19

Laura Hall (D)

District 20

James Lomax (R)

District 21

Rex Reynolds (R)

District 22

Ritchie Whorton (R)

District 23

Mike Kirkland (R)

District 24

Nathaniel Ledbetter (R)

District 25

Phillip Rigsby (R)

District 26

Brock Colvin (R)

District 27

Jeana Ross (R)

District 28

Mack Butler (R)

District 29

Mark Gidley (R)

District 30

B. Craig Lipscomb (R)

District 31

Troy Stubbs (R)

District 32

Barbara Boyd (D)

District 33

Ben Robbins (R)

District 34

David Standridge (R)

District 35

Steve Hurst (R)

District 36

Randy Wood (R)

District 37

Bob Fincher (R)

District 38

Vacant

District 39

Ginny Shaver (R)

District 40

Chad Robertson (R)

District 41

Corley Ellis (R)

District 42

Ivan Smith (R)

District 43

Arnold Mooney (R)

District 44

Danny Garrett (R)

District 45

Susan DuBose (R)

District 46

David Faulkner (R)

District 47

Mike Shaw (R)

District 48

Jim Carns (R)

District 49

Russell Bedsole (R)

District 50

Jim Hill (R)

District 51

Allen Treadaway (R)

District 52

Kelvin Datcher (D)

District 53

Anthony Daniels (D)

District 54

Neil Rafferty (D)

District 55

Travis Hendrix (D)

District 56

Ontario Tillman (D)

District 57

Patrick Sellers (D)

District 58

Rolanda Hollis (D)

District 59

Mary Moore (D)

District 60

Juandalynn Givan (D)

District 61

Ron Bolton (R)

District 62

Bill Lamb (R)

District 63

Vacant

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Donna Givens (R)

District 65

Brett Easterbrook (R)

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Alan Baker (R)

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Prince Chestnut (D)

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Thomas Jackson (D)

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Kelvin Lawrence (D)

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Christopher England (D)

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Artis McCampbell (D)

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Curtis Travis (D)

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Kenneth Paschal (R)

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Phillip Ensler (D)

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Reed Ingram (R)

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Patrice McClammy (D)

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TaShina Morris (D)

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Kenyatté Hassell (D)

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Joe Lovvorn (R)

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Chris Blackshear (R)

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Ed Oliver (R)

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Pebblin Warren (D)

District 83

Jeremy Gray (D)

District 84

Berry Forte (D)

District 85

Rick Rehm (R)

District 86

Paul Lee (R)

District 87

Jeff Sorrells (R)

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Jerry Starnes (R)

District 89

Marcus Paramore (R)

District 90

Chris Sells (R)

District 91

Rhett Marques (R)

District 92

Matthew Hammett (R)

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Steve Clouse (R)

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Jennifer Fidler (R)

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Frances Holk-Jones (R)

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Matt Simpson (R)

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Adline Clarke (D)

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Napoleon Bracy (D)

District 99

Sam Jones (D)

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Mark Shirey (R)

District 101

Chris Pringle (R)

District 102

Shane Stringer (R)

District 103

Barbara Drummond (D)

District 104

Margie Wilcox (R)

District 105

Chip Brown (R)

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