Corey Wilson Explained

Corey Wilson
Office:Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 56th District
Term Start:December 2012
Term End:December 2014
Party:Republican
Birth Date:30 April 1985
Birth Place:Waterville, Maine
Alma Mater:Park University
Southern New Hampshire University
Profession:United States Marine Corps veteran and realtor
Residence:Augusta, Maine
Website:Corey Wilson for ME

Corey Wilson (born April 30, 1985) is an American politician and military veteran from Maine. A Republican, Wilson was elected to represent a portion of Augusta in the Maine House of Representatives in the November 2012 general election. He is a veteran of the Iraq War and served in the United States Marine Corps from 2002 to 2010.[1]

During his term in office, he was noted for his service on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and described as a "maverick worth watching" by the Bangor Daily News.[2]

Personal life

Wilson was born on April 30, 1985, in Waterville and grew up in Albion and Clinton before settling at age 12 with his mother and 5 siblings in Fairfield.[3] He has attended Southern New Hampshire University, where he has studied Healthcare Business. In 2012, he earned a B.S. in business management from Park University.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Corey Wilson Biography. Project Vote Smart. 24 June 2013.
  2. News: A cast of leading characters from the 126th Legislature's first session. Long. Robert. June 23, 2013. Bangor Daily News. 24 June 2013.
  3. News: Maine legislator enjoys important first term. Shepherd. Michael. July 7, 2013. Portland Press Herald. 7 July 2013.