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Ken Wilson (Missouri)
Ken Wilson (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 12. Wilson assumed office on January 9, 2013. Wilson left office on January 6, 2021.
Wilson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 12. Wilson won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Wilson's professional experience has included working as the Chief of Police for the City of Smithville, the interim city administrator for the City of Smithville, a part-time instructor at Missouri Western Regional Law Enforcement Academy, and the commander of the Detention Division at Platte County Sheriff's Department.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Wilson was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on the Justice System
- Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee, Chair
- Local Government Committee
- Veterans Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Local Government |
| • Veterans, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Government Efficiency |
| • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections |
| • Crime Prevention and Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Ken Wilson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Ken Wilson defeated Sandy Van Wagner in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ken Wilson (R) | 60.6 | 10,375 |
| Sandy Van Wagner (D) | 39.4 | 6,740 | ||
| Total votes: 17,115 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Sandy Van Wagner advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sandy Van Wagner | 100.0 | 3,088 | |
| Total votes: 3,088 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Ken Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Wilson | 100.0 | 4,049 |
| Total votes: 4,049 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.
Incumbent Ken Wilson defeated Sandy Van Wagner and Glenn Gustilus in the Missouri House of Representatives District 12 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ken Wilson Incumbent |
61.37% | 12,055 | |
| Democratic | Sandy Van Wagner | 35.65% | 7,003 | |
| Libertarian | Glenn Gustilus | 2.98% | 586 | |
| Total Votes | 19,644 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Sandy Van Wagner ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 12 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sandy Van Wagner (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Ken Wilson ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 12 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ken Wilson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Sandy Van Wagner was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Kenneth Wilson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Wilson defeated Wagner in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth Wilson Incumbent |
65.7% | 6,743 | |
| Democratic | Sandy Van Wagner | 34.3% | 3,515 | |
| Total Votes | 10,258 | |||
2012
Wilson won election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 12. Wilson defeated Josh Hurlbert in the August 7 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Ken Wilson |
51% | 1,822 |
| Josh Hurlbert | 49% | 1,749 |
| Total Votes | 3,571 | |
Campaign themes
2012
Wilson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Evangelical Christian
- Excerpt: "I am first a Christian and second a pastor of the Christian faith. All Christians are called to share the good news, and there is no better news than that of Jesus Christ, we are to preach Gods Word and to live by example."
The Sanctity of Human Life
- Excerpt: "Human life begins at conception, a miracle of God, and is to be celebrated and protected. We must not misunderstand that this is first and always a biblical issue."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "I support the right to bear arms as well as conceal and carry for all law abiding citizens who wish to protect themselves and those they love."
Marriage
- Excerpt: "The Bible teaches that marriage is to be a permanent relationship of one man and one woman freely and totally committed to each other as companions for life. One man + one woman = one flesh."
Limited Government
- Excerpt: "The declaration of Independence spoke of unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We should not misunderstand that government is not responsible to provide life, liberty, and happiness; it is to promote these ideals and keep us safe."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wilson and his wife, Melissa, have two children; Rebecca and Michael.[1]
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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See also
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 votesmart.org, "Ken Wilson's Biography"
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ wilsonforhouse.com - Official campaign website
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| Preceded by Doug Funderburk (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 12 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Josh Hurlbert (R) |
