Willie Wilson (businessman)
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| Born | June 16, 1948 Gilbert, Louisiana, United States |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Home town | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Website | http://www.williewilson2016.com/ |
Willie L. Wilson (born June 16, 1948)[1] is an American businessman and politician from Chicago, Illinois. He has owned and operated several different McDonald's restaurant franchises and owns Omar Medical Supplies, which imports and distributes latex gloves and other medical and safety supplies and equipment.[2][3] He also produces the nationally syndicated gospel music television program "Singsation" which won an Emmy Award in 2012.[2][4][5]
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Political career[edit]
2015 Chicago mayoral campaign[edit]
Wilson ran for Mayor of Chicago in 2015, and placed third in a five candidate race with 10.66% of the vote.[6][7][8] He endorsed second-place finisher Jesús "Chuy" García in the runoff.[9][10]
2016 United States presidential campaign[edit]
Wilson announced on June 1, 2015, that he is a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election. He is running as a Democrat.[2][11][12][13]
Below is a table of the results of primary competitions he competed in during the Democratic primaries.
| Date | Contest | Votes | Place | Percent | Delegates | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 | South Carolina primary | 1,318 | 3rd of 4 | 0.36 | 0 | The Green Papers |
| March 1 | Texas primary | 3,251 | 5th of 8 | 0.23 | 0 | The Green Papers |
| March 5 | Louisiana primary | 1,421 | 6th of 10 | 0.46 | 0 | The Green Papers |
| March 15 | Illinois primary | 6,430 | 3rd of 6 | 0.32 | 0 | The Green Papers |
| Missouri primary | 305 | 7th of 9 | 0.05 | 0 | The Green Papers | |
| June 7 | California primary | TBD | TBD of 7 | TBD | TBD | The Green Papers |
| Total (Current) | 13,596 | 0 | ||||
Personal life[edit]
Wilson was born in Gilbert, Louisiana. He moved to Chicago in 1965. He is the current chairman of the Trustee Board of Chicago Baptist Institute International. Wilson continues to reside in Chicago with his wife of 18 years.
References[edit]
- ^ BusinessMakers, MusicMakers - Willie L. Wilson The HistoryMakers. July 16, 2008. Accessed June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c With White House in his sights, Willie Wilson heads to Iowa Chicago Sun Times. June 1, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Willie Wilson selling up-by-the-bootstraps story in Chicago mayor race Chicago Tribune. February 13, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Meet mayoral candidate Willie Wilson, the anti-politician RedEye. February 11, 2015. Accessed June 6, 2015.
- ^ Sharecropper’s son turned successful businessman, Wilson wants ‘equal opportunity for all’ Chicago Sun Times. February 9, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ 2015 Municipal General - 2/24/15 -- Mayor Chicago Board of Elections Commissioners. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Chicago businessman Willie Wilson ready to challenge Emanuel in mayor's race WLS-TV. November 19, 2014. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Race for Chicago Mayor: Willie Wilson says Emanuel is ‘an old snake in new skin’ WGN-TV February 18, 2015. June 3, 2015.
- ^ Willie Wilson: Not even President Obama could convince me to back Rahm Chicago Sun Times. June 1, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Key Chicago Figure, Despite a Plea by Obama, Gives a Lift to Emanuel’s Rival The New York Times. March 12, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Willie Wilson, third in Chicago mayor's race, exploring presidential run Chicago Tribune. May 12, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Willie Wilson Throws Hat In the Ring to Bid for President Chicago Defender. May 12, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
- ^ Chicago businessman Willie Wilson running for president WGN-TV. June 1, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
External links[edit]
- Willie Wilson's official website
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Hood, Abby Lee (2016-03-04). "Willie Wilson believes he's running for president. Why doesn't anyone else?". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
