Willie Wilson (businessman)

Willie Wilson
Born (1948-06-16) June 16, 1948
Gilbert, Louisiana, United States
Occupation Businessman, politician
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]

Political career

2015 Chicago mayoral campaign

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

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The red states are ones in which Wilson placed third.
Wilson speaking at the Scott County Democratic Party Dinner, January 2016






Wilson announced on June 1, 2015, that he would be running as 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.

Primaries and Caucus Results
Date Contest Votes Place Percent Delegates Source(s)
Feb 27 South Carolina primary 1,314 3rd of 4 0.35 0 The Green Papers
March 1 Texas primary 3,254 5th of 8 0.23 0 The Green Papers
March 5 Louisiana primary 1,423 6th of 10 0.46 0 The Green Papers
March 15 Illinois primary 6,565 3rd of 8 0.32 0 The Green Papers
Missouri primary 307 8th of 10A 0.05 0 The Green Papers
June 7 California primary TBD TBD of 7 TBD TBD The Green Papers
Total (Current)13,782 7thB 0.06 0 The Green Papers
A.^ Counting Uncommitted as having placed 3rd
B.^ Counting Uncommitted and 'No Preference, respectively, as placing 4th and 6th

Personal life

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

  1. ↑ BusinessMakers, MusicMakers - Willie L. Wilson The HistoryMakers. July 16, 2008. Accessed June 4, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 With White House in his sights, Willie Wilson heads to Iowa Chicago Sun Times. June 1, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ Willie Wilson selling up-by-the-bootstraps story in Chicago mayor race Chicago Tribune. February 13, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ Meet mayoral candidate Willie Wilson, the anti-politician RedEye. February 11, 2015. Accessed June 6, 2015.
  5. ↑ Sharecropper’s son turned successful businessman, Wilson wants ‘equal opportunity for all’ Chicago Sun Times. February 9, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  6. ↑ 2015 Municipal General - 2/24/15 -- Mayor Chicago Board of Elections Commissioners. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ Chicago businessman Willie Wilson ready to challenge Emanuel in mayor's race WLS-TV. November 19, 2014. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ Race for Chicago Mayor: Willie Wilson says Emanuel is ‘an old snake in new skin’ WGN-TV February 18, 2015. June 3, 2015.
  9. ↑ Willie Wilson: Not even President Obama could convince me to back Rahm Chicago Sun Times. June 1, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Willie Wilson, third in Chicago mayor's race, exploring presidential run Chicago Tribune. May 12, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  12. ↑ Willie Wilson Throws Hat In the Ring to Bid for President Chicago Defender. May 12, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  13. ↑ Chicago businessman Willie Wilson running for president WGN-TV. June 1, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015.

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