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Wilson became the first candidate to announce his intentions to challenge incumbent
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Wilson is the CEO of
Newtown Development, a multi-family residential community developer in Utah. Prior to working for Newtown Development, Wilson was president and CEO of Destination Homes, a residential homebuilder. Prior to working for Destination Homes, Wilson was vice president with American
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Democratic candidate Sherri Tatton. During the 2022 legislative session, he served on the
Executive Appropriations Committee, House Legislative Expense Oversight Committee, Legislative Audit Subcommittee, Legislative Management Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight.
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