Charlie Wilson (Ohio politician)
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th district |
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| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Ted Strickland |
| Succeeded by | Bill Johnson |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 30th district |
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| In office January 3, 2005 – December 31, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Greg DiDonato |
| Succeeded by | Jason Wilson |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 96th district |
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| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Nancy Hollister |
| Succeeded by | Allan Sayre |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 99th district |
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| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Cera |
| Succeeded by | George Distel |
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| Born | January 18, 1943 Martins Ferry, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | single |
| Residence | St. Clairsville, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Ohio University |
| Occupation | mortician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Charles A. "Charlie" Wilson (born January 18, 1943) is the former U.S. Representative for Ohio's 6th congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. On November 2, 2010, Wilson lost his bid for a third term in Congress after being defeated by Republican Bill Johnson by a 50-45% margin. He is of no relation to former Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, who was the subject of the book and film Charlie Wilson's War.
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[edit] Early life, education, and business career
Wilson was born January 18, 1943 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.[1] He is a graduate of Ohio University and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He has spent his career in the funeral home business. He was a small business owner and was president of Wilson Funeral Homes and Wilson Furniture Store.
[edit] Ohio legislature
Wilson ran for Ohio's 99th House District. He defeated William L. Thomas in the Democratic primary 54%-46%.[2] He won the general election and re-election in 1998 (50%),[3] 2000 (68%),[4] and 2002 (62%).[5]
In 2004, he ran for the Ohio Senate when incumbent Democrat Greg DiDonato of the 30th District decided to retire after redistricting. In the Democratic primary, he defeated State Representative Jerry Krupinski 67%-33%.[6] He won the general election with 67% of the vote.[7] When he decided to retire to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, his son Jason Wilson replaced him.[8]
[edit] U.S. House of Representatives
Wilson had offices in: Canfield, Wellsville, Marietta, Bridgeport and Ironton, Ohio.[9]
[edit] Elections
- 2006
In 2006, incumbent Democrat U.S. Congressman Ted Strickland decided to retire to run for Governor of Ohio. Wilson decided to run for the open seat in Ohio's 6th congressional district. Ohio state law requires that a candidate for Congress submit 50 valid signatures from constituents in his district to qualify for a place on the primary ballot. When Wilson's signatures were verified by the Columbiana County Board of Elections, only 46 of the 93 signatures submitted could be verified as legal residents of the Ohio 6th.[10] As such, for the Democratic primary on May 2, 2006, Charlie Wilson's name did not appear on the ballot. Wilson's campaign launched a massive effort, aided by the national party and organized labor, to 'write-in' Charlie Wilson's name in the primary. The campaign was successful, with Wilson winning 66% of the Democratic vote against two opponents.[11] Wilson defeated Republican State Representative Chuck Blasdel 62%-38%.[12]
- 2008
Wilson defeated Republican Richard Stobbs 62%-33%.[13]
- 2010
Wilson was defeated by Republican U.S. Air Force veteran Bill Johnson 50%-45%.[14]
- 2012
In November 2011, Wilson filed to run a rematch against Johnson in the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District.[15]
[edit] Tenure
- Blue Dog Coalition
After entering office, Wilson joined the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate and conservative congressional Democrats.[16] Wilson was named Blue Dog of the Week on April 2, 2007.[17] Wilson voted "Yes" on the Senate version of the health care bill.[18]
- Medicaid Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads
Along with Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR) and Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR), Wilson introduced H.R.3090 in July 2007 to counteract a provision tucked away in the Iraq Spending Bill. The provision required that all Medicaid prescriptions be written on "tamper resistant pads" effective October 1, 2007. The provision was put in place to combat Medicaid prescription fraud, but it may have unintended consequences. For example, the pads may not be not widely available, nor is there a good definition of what they are. If pharmacists fill prescriptions that are not written on the special pads they risk not getting reimbursed through Medicaid. Wilson's bill would require that only Class II narcotics prescriptions, like OxyContin, be written on tamper-resistant pads. "This will prevent the most dangerous fraud without preventing those in need from receiving their everyday medications," Wilson said.[19][20]
While the above action in pending action by the Subcommittee on Health, a six-month delay in the effective date was passed as part of H.R.3668.[21][22]
[edit] Committee assignments
[edit] Caucus memberships
Congressman Wilson is a member of the Rural Caucus, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|Sportsmen's Caucus, and the Steel Caucus. He has assumed a leadership position in the Steel Caucus, serving as a member of the executive board.
[edit] Electoral history
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | |||
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| 2006 | Charles A. Wilson, Jr. | 135,628 | 62% | Chuck Blasdel | 82,848 | 38% | |||
| 2008 | Charles A. Wilson, Jr. | 172,037 | 62% | Richard Stobbs | 90,632 | 33% | |||
| 2010 | Charles A. Wilson, Jr. | 92,823 | 45% | Bill Johnson | 103,170 | 50% |
[edit] Personal life
Wilson has four sons and nine grandchildren.[24] His son Jason serves in the Ohio Senate.
[edit] References
- ^ "WILSON, Charlie - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=w000801. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/elections/Research/electResultsMain/1990-1999OfficialElectionResults/DemOhioReps031996.aspx
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=206781
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=201036
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=49437
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=70736
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=70737
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=431747
- ^ "Representative Charlie Wilson", House.gov, URL retrieved 25 July 2007
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Primary election results, sos.state.oh.us, URL retrieved 23 December 2007
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=207162
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=389951
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=507578
- ^ http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/196335-former-rep-charlie-wilson-will-seek-rematch-in-ohio
- ^ "Blue Dog Coalition", House.gov, URL retrieved 25 July 2007
- ^ "Wilson named 'Blue Dog of the Week'" April 2, 2007, House.gov, URL retrieved 23 December 2007
- ^ Olka. "Updating The Health Care Whip Count - Hotline On Call". Hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com. http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/03/updating_the_he_7.php. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ "Tamper-Resistant Pads Could Prove a Pain", Time.com, URL retrieved 25 July 2007
- ^ "Wilson Introduces Patient and Pharmacists Protection Act of 2007", House.gov, URL retrieved 22 December 2007
- ^ H.R.3668, thomas.loc.gov, URL retrieved 22 December 2007
- ^ "Wilson Fought and Won Protection for Patients and Pharmacists", House.gov, URL retrieved 22 December 2007
- ^ "Election Statistics". Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/index.html. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
- ^ Social Planner
[edit] External links
- Charlie Wilson for Congress official campaign site
- Biography at WhoRunsGov.com at The Washington Post
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Congressional profile at GovTrack
- Congressional profile at OpenCongress
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Financial information at OpenSecrets.org
- Staff salaries, trips and personal finance at LegiStorm.com
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
- Appearances on C-SPAN programs
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| Preceded by Ted Strickland |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th congressional district 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Bill Johnson |
