Brad Wilson (politician)

Brad R. Wilson[1] is an American businessman, politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 15 since January 1, 2011.[2] He lives in Kaysville, Utah, with his wife Jeni and their three children.[3] On April 13, 2023, he formed an exploratory committee to run for the U.S. Senate in 2024.[4]

Brad Wilson
Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 28, 2019
Preceded byGreg Hughes
Succeeded byTBD
Majority Leader of the Utah House of Representatives
In office
January 23, 2017 – January 28, 2019
Preceded byJames Dunnigan
Succeeded byFrancis Gibson
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 15th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2011
Preceded byDouglas C. Aagard
Personal details
Born (1969-01-29) January 29, 1969
Political partyRepublican
EducationWeber State University (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Personal life and education

Wilson earned his BA in business administration from Weber State University.[3]

Wilson is the CEO of Newtown Development, a multi-family residential community developer in Utah. Prior to working for Newtown Development, Wilson was president and CEO of Destination Homes, a residential homebuilder. Prior to working for Destination Homes, Wilson was vice president with American Express Financial Advisors with responsibility for Utah operations.[5]

Political career

Wilson was elected in November 2010, and currently serves as the Speaker of the House.[6] During the 2022 legislative session, he served on the Executive Appropriations Committee, House Legislative Expense Oversight Committee, Legislative Audit Subcommittee, Legislative Management Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight.[7]

Wilson presented a motion in December 2020 to not give Salt Lake City school teachers the Covid-19 bonus of $1500 to prioritize districts that held in-person classes and put pressure on districts that were virtual, specifically, the Salt Lake City district.

Current legislation
2022 legislation
BillStatus
HB0410 Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancementsigned by the Governor 3/21/22

In the 2022 General Session, Speaker Wilson only sponsored one bill, Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement. This bill had a $40 million fiscal note. This legislation is to enact the preservation and rescue of the Great Salt Lake. In addition to sponsoring this bill, Speaker Wilson also cosponsored 8 bills during the session.

Elections
  • 2014 Wilson was unopposed in the Republican convention and faced Democrat Rich Miller in the general election. Wilson won with 5,861 votes (81.4%) to Miller's 1,339 votes (18.6%).[8]
  • 2012 Wilson was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican primary[8] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 11,278 votes (80.9%) against Democratic candidate Gibbs Smith,[9] who had run for the seat in 1996, 2000, and 2002.
  • 2010 When District 15 incumbent Republican Representative Douglas C. Aagard left the Legislature and left the seat open, Wilson was one of two candidates from among four chosen by the Republican convention for the June 22, 2010 Republican primary, winning with 1,727 votes (45.2%)[10] and won the November 2, 2010 general election with 7,794 votes (81.2%) against Democratic candidate Sherri Tatton.[11]

References
  1. "Brad Wilson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  2. "Brad R. Wilson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  3. "Brad Wilson Legislative Profile". Salt Lake City, UT: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  4. Bates, Suzanne. "Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson forms committee to explore run for Romney's Senate seat". Deseret News. Deseret News Publishing Company. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  5. "Brad Wilson, Meet Brad". Salt Lake City, UT: Brad Wilson. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  6. "Meet Speaker Brad Wilson". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  7. "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  8. "2014 General Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  9. "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  10. "2010 Primary Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  11. "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
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