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Jim Wilson
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| Jim Wilson | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 19, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $132/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Oklahoma State House of Representatives | ||
| 2000-2004 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma State University, 1971 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 1966-1968 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 9, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Lake Mills, WI | |
| Profession | Founder/Owner/Operator, Quality Data Projects | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wilson received a B.S. in Mathematics from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Previously, Wilson served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Wilson has also worked for the Oklahoma Crime Commission in Oklahoma City. He previously held office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2000 to 2004.
In addition to serving as senator, Wilson owns his own business in the computer industry.
Committee assignments
2011
2010
Elections
2012
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Wilson is not running for re-election in 2012.
2008
Wilson raised $105,216 [1] for this campaign, in which he ran unopposed.[2]
District 3
Wilson represents Oklahoma Senate District 3. Senate District 3 includes Tahlequah, Stillwell.
Campaign donors
Below are Wilson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Jim Wilson | $43,926 |
| Cherokee Nation | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $2,000 |
| Farmers Insurance Group | $1,500 |
Personal
Wilson was born in 1947 in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Wilson graduated from Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma. Wilson is married to Connie (Thompson) and currently resides in Tahlequah. Together they have three children: David, Kim and Jamie.
Contact information
Capitol Address
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard, Room 533C
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-521-5574
External links
- Oklahoma State Legislature - Jim Wilson
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Jim Wilson biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Jim Wilson legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
References
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| Preceded by ' | Oklahoma State Senate District 3 2004–present | Succeeded by NA |
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