David Wilson (Connecticut politician) explained

David Wilson
State House:	Connecticut
District:	66th
Term Start:	January 2016
Term End:	January 4, 2023
Predecessor:	Cecilia Buck-Taylor
Successor:	Karen Reddington-Hughes
Party:	Republican
Education:	Western Connecticut State University

David Wilson is an American Republican Party politician who has served as a member from the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 66th district, which includes the towns of Bethlehem, Morris, Warren, and parts of Litchfield and Woodbury, from 2016-2023.^[1]

Career

Wilson was first elected in 2016 by a 12-point margin over Democrat Gayle Carr.^[2] Wilson was re-elected in 2018 and 2020. In February 2022, Wilson announced that he would not seek re-election in the upcoming 2022 election.^[3] Wilson has spoken out in support of increasing the annual salary for state representatives and senators.^[4] Wilson currently serves as Ranking Member of the House Aging Committee and a member of both the Appropriations and Environment Committees.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ballotpedia . David Wilson (Connecticut) . Ballotpedia . Ballotpedia . June 24, 2022 . 1.
2. News: No individual author credited . Connecticut 66th District State House Results: David Wilson Wins . The New York Times . August 2017 . June 24, 2022 . 1.
3. Web site: Olson . Emily M. . Litchfield's 66th District legislator, David T. Wilson, won't seek re-election in November . registercitizen.com . 13 February 2022 . The Register Citizen . June 24, 2022 . 1.
4. Web site: Bergman . Julia . Connecticut lawmakers earn $28,000 annually. Should they make more? . ctinsider.com . 18 March 2022 . CTinsider . June 24, 2022 . 1.