David L. Wilson

David Lee Wilson (born January 8, 1950) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Delaware Senate, where he has represented the 18th district since 2019.[1] He was previously a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2008 to 2018.[2]

For other people named David Wilson, see David Wilson (disambiguation).
David L. Wilson
Member of the Delaware Senate
from the 18th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byF. Gary Simpson
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 35th district
In office
January 13, 2009 – January 8, 2019
Preceded byJ. Benjamin Ewing
Succeeded byJesse Vanderwende
Personal details
Born (1950-01-08) January 8, 1950
Lincoln, Delaware
Political partyRepublican
Websiterepdavewilson.com

Biography

Wilson was born on January 8, 1950, at Milford Memorial Hospital in Milford, Delaware to Leroy and Nellie Wilson. He was raised in Lincoln, Delaware, where he lived and worked on his family's farm, growing corn and soybeans, as well as raising livestock, including hogs, dairy cows, and rabbits. Wilson is one of five children, including four sisters: Gladys, Etta, Margaret, and Naomi. He married his wife, Carolyn, in 1970.[3] Together, they have one son, David Wilson Jr., who passed away in 1997.

Wilson began his career at Milford Tractor Company before opening Wilson's Auction Sales, Inc. in 1971. Wilson's Auction Sales has been at its current location on U.S. Route 113 in Lincoln, Delaware since 1975.[4]

Electoral history
  • In 2008, Wilson ran for the seat vacated by retiring Republican J. Benjamin Ewing, and won the general election with 5,174 votes (61%) against Democratic nominee L. Aaron Chaffinch.[5]
  • In 2010, Wilson won the general election with 4,719 votes (70.3%) against Democratic nominee James Westhoff.[6]
  • In 2012, Wilson won the general election with 5,836 votes (92.6%) against Libertarian candidate Ronnie Fitzgerald.[7]
  • In 2014, Wilson was unopposed in the general election, winning 4,155 votes.[8]
  • In 2016, Wilson won the Republican primary with 1,252 votes (69.2%) against Robert Mitchel.[9] He went on to win the general election with 6,553 (72.9%) against Democratic nominee Gary Wolfe.[10]
  • In 2018, Wilson ran for an open seat in the Delaware Senate, and won the general election with 10,816 (65.2%) against Democratic nominee James Purcell.[11]

References
  1. "Senator David L. Wilson (R)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  2. "Representative David Wilson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  3. "Senator David L. Wilson (R) - Delaware General Assembly". legis.delaware.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  4. "Wilson's Auctions » Delaware's Leading Auction Company". www.wilsonsauction.com. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  5. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  6. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  7. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  8. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  9. "State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 13, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  10. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  11. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.


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