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Mike Wilson (Kentucky)
2011 - Present
2027
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Mike Wilson (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 32. He assumed office on January 1, 2011. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Wilson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 32. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Wilson earned his B.A. in business administration from California State University at Fullerton in 1986. His professional experience includes working as the general manager of 90.7 WCVK and administrator and assistant pastor of Calvary Chapel of South Bay.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Wilson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Senate Committee on Committees
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Education Committee
- Small Business & Information Technology Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
2021-2022
Wilson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Committee on Committees
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
2019-2020
Wilson was assigned to the following committees:
- House Committee On Committees
- Senate Education Committee
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Education, Co-Chair |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32
Incumbent Mike Wilson is running in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on May 19, 2026.
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 32
Incumbent Mike Wilson won election in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Wilson (R) | 100.0 | 28,682 |
| Total votes: 28,682 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32.
2018
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 32
Incumbent Mike Wilson defeated Jeanie Smith in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Wilson (R) | 52.3 | 20,803 |
 | Jeanie Smith (D) | 47.7 | 18,952 | |
| Total votes: 39,755 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32
Jeanie Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Jeanie Smith |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32
Incumbent Mike Wilson defeated Darrell Traughber in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 32 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Wilson | 60.8 | 4,877 |
| Darrell Traughber | 39.2 | 3,150 | ||
| Total votes: 8,027 | |||
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2014
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate 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 January 28, 2014. Incumbent Mike Wilson ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3]
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Wilson defeated Democratic incumbent Mike Reynolds by a margin of 18,935 to 15,490 in the November 2 general election.[4]
In the May 18 primary election, Wilson defeated opponents Regina Webb (3,077 votes) and Ed Mills (1,656 votes) with 5,025 votes.[5]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 32 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mike Wilson (R)
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18,935 | 55% | ||
| Mike Reynolds (D) | 15,490 | 45% | ||
| Kentucky State Senate, District 32 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Wilson
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5,025 | 51.5% | ||
| Regina Webb | 3,077 | 31.5% | ||
| Ed Mills | 1,656 | 17% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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In 2013, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 to March 26. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2013. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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Personal
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Wilson and his wife, Deanna, have five children. Wilson serves as president for the Bowling Green Area Prayer Breakfast, and is a member of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky State Senate District 32 |
Officeholder Kentucky State Senate District 32 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 General Election," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky State Senate District 32 2011-Present |
Succeeded by - |
