Scott Wilson (Louisiana)
Scott Wilson (Republican Party) was a member of the Baton Rouge Metro Council in Louisiana, representing District 4. Wilson assumed office in 2009. Wilson left office on December 31, 2020.
Wilson won re-election to the seat in the primary election on November 8, 2016.
In 2013, Wilson was a Republican candidate for District 65 of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Wilson earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from Louisiana State University. His professional experience includes working as Vice President of Derashnie Enterprises, a transportation company.[2][3]
Elections
2016
| Baton Rouge Metro Council District 4, Primary Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Wilson Incumbent |
76.44% | 11,610 | |
| Democratic | Maranda White | 23.56% | 3,578 | |
| Total Votes | 15,188 | |||
| Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Results," accessed November 8, 2016 | ||||
2013
Wilson ran for election in the special election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 65. The seat is vacant following Clif Richardson's (R) resignation due to health issues on January 2, 2013. Wilson was defeated by Barry Ivey (R) in the special election on March 2, 2013. Candidates had until January 11 to file.[4][1][5][6]
| Louisiana House of Representatives, District 65, Special Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Barry Ivey |
53% | 2,202 | |
| Republican | Clif Richardson | 47% | 1,953 | |
| Total Votes | 4,155 | |||
Endorsements
2016
Wilson received the endorsement of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) in September 2016. BRAC endorsed candidates focused on improvements to transportation, crime reduction, workforce education, economic growth, government efficiency, and city beautification efforts.[7]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Louisiana Secretary of State, " Candidate inquiry March 2, 2013," accessed January 17, 2013
- ↑ Scott Wilson Metro Council, "Personal," accessed September 13, 2016
- ↑ City of Baton-Rouge, "Wilson," accessed January 13, 2015
- ↑ Post South, "Speaker calls special election due to resignation of Representative Richardson," November 19, 2012
- ↑ Nola.com, "Baton Rouge businessman Barry Ivey wins special House election," March 2, 2013
- ↑ sataticresults.sos.la.gov, "Official special election results," accessed November 18, 2013
- ↑ The Advocate, "Republican Delgado scores public safety union support in Baton Rouge mayor's race," September 30, 2016
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