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Jimmie Wilson

Dem

State Assembly · House District 32

623 Bills
805 Votes
0 Answered

Biography

Jimmie Wilson Jr. is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 32nd District in Washtenaw County, which includes Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, southeast Superior Township, and parts of Pittsfield Township. Born on October 27, 1982, in Ypsilanti, he is married to Kamilah Davis-Wilson and has three children: Javon, Malik, and Jimmie. First elected in 2022 and reelected in 2024 with 75% of the general election vote, he serves his second term as of 2025. Notable positions include House Majority Assistant Floor Leader , Minority Vice Chair of the Education and Workforce Committee, and chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary. He prioritizes worker rights, union rights, criminal justice reform, housing access, and environmental protection, with endorsements from AFL-CIO Michigan, Michigan Education Association, and others.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Attended Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology , earning an Aircraft Mechanics License.
  • Professional Background: Licensed aircraft mechanic; worked at Siemens Energy building wind turbines and as a technical field advisor; electrician at Ford Motor Company's Rawsonville Plant ; also at University of Michigan .
  • Political Experience: Elected Ypsilanti Township Trustee in 2016 and reelected in 2020; Chairman of Washtenaw County Democratic Party Black Caucus; Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus Executive Board member; State Central Delegate; Ypsilanti Township Precinct Delegate; Executive Board Trustee of 12th Congressional District Democrats; UAW CAP Council member.
  • Current Committees: Appropriations ; Education and Workforce ; Transportation and Infrastructure; Regulatory Reform.

Committees

2 assignments
Education and Workforce democratic vice chair
Transportation and Infrastructure member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 32
Born
October 27, 1982 (43 years old)
Mailing
Room N-796, Anderson House Office Building 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933