Carl Wilson (politician)

Carl Wilson is an American politician from Oregon. He was the minority leader and House Republican Leader in the Oregon House of Representatives from January to September 2019. He took office in January of 2015 to represent District 3 as one of two new state representatives from Grants Pass, together with Duane Stark. He previously represented the area from 1998 to 2003.[1] He was named Deputy Leader of the House Republican Caucus in the 78th Legislative Assembly.[2]

Carl Wilson
Minority Leader of Oregon House of Representatives
In office
January 2, 2019  September 16, 2019
Preceded byMike McLane
Succeeded byChristine Drazan
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
Assumed office
January 2015
Preceded byWally Hicks
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 49th district
In office
January 1999  January 2003
Preceded byBob Repine
Succeeded byKaren Minnis
Personal details
Born (1955-07-07) July 7, 1955
McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Malinda
Children2
EducationRogue Community College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy

Personal life

Wilson is a resident of Grants Pass. He is a veteran of the United States Navy. He is married with two adult children.[3]

References

  1. "Lawmakers start work, Kitzhaber takes fourth oath". Portland Tribune. January 12, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  2. Swart, Cornelius (February 2, 2015). "Is Governor John Kitzhaber Permanently Damaged?". GoLocalPDX. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  3. "About Carl". Carl Wilson for State Representative. Archived from the original on January 13, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
Oregon House of Representatives
Preceded by
Mike McLane
Minority Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives
2019–present
Incumbent
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