Dennis Wilson (Kansas politician)

American politician

Dennis Wilson

Member of the Kansas State Senate from the 37th District
In office
2005–2008
Preceded by| Larry Salmans
Succeeded by| Jeff Colyer
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 29th District
In office
1995–1998
Preceded by| Thomas Robinett
Succeeded by| Patricia Barbieri-Lightner
Personal details
Born| August 10, 1950[1]
Kansas City, Missouri
Died| September 11, 2020
Political party| Republican
Spouse| Vickie Wilson
Residence| Overland Park, Kansas

Dennis M. Wilson (August 10, 1950 – September 11, 2020) was a politician from the U.S. state of Kansas.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Wilson made his political career in the suburbs of that city. While living in Overland Park, Kansas, he was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives from the 29th district in 1995, serving four years there. In 2005, he rejoined the legislature, representing the 37th district in the Kansas State Senate from 2005 to 2008. He declined to run for re-election to the Senate in 2008, and was succeeded by fellow Republican Jeff Colyer.[2]

Wilson also worked as the director of the Kansas State Lottery[3] and as a county official for Johnson County, Kansas.[1] A section of U.S. Highway 69 in Johnson County was named after Wilson in 2021.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Wilson, Dennis M." kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
2. ^ "2008 Primary Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). sos.ks.gov. Kansas Secretary of State. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
3. ^ Cooper, Brad (September 12, 2020). "Former State Senator, Lottery Director Passes Away". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Sunflower State Journal. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
4. ^ Adams, Elaine (December 23, 2021). "Part of U.S. 69 in Johnson County named for former senator, a beloved public servant". kansascity.com. Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 24, 2022.

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