Timmy Wilson
Timmy Wilson was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Washington.
Wilson runs a salon in Seattle.[1]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Wilson's campaign platform includes the following issues[2]:
- End wars
- Support fair trade
- Oppose the National Defense Authorization Act
Elections
2012
Wilson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Washington. He sought the nomination as a Democrat and faced incumbent Maria Cantwell (D), Michael Baumgartner (R), Chuck Jackson (R), Art Coday (R), Mike the Mover (R), Glen Stockwell (R), and Will Baker (I) in the August 7 primary.[3] The top two vote-getters will go on the general election ballot.[4] He was defeated in the primary.[5]
Wilson is seen as a "token" challenger to fellow Democrat Cantwell.[6]
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Tim + Wilson + Washington + Senate"
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Tim Wilson campaign website, "Why I am running," accessed August 1, 2012
- ↑ Tim Wilson campaign website, "Home page," accessed August 1, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Top 2 Primary: FAQ," accessed May 17, 2012
- ↑ AP Primary Results
- ↑ The (Tacoma) News-Tribune, "'Underdog' takes aim at Cantwell's Senate seat," July 18, 2012
