Bruce Wilson

Who is Bruce Wilson?

Bruce Wilson is a booster, fund-raiser and activist with the Boone County Democratic Party in Boone County, Missouri. He resides in Columbia with his wife, Nancy Wilson.

Wilson has been alternately referred to in the local media as a "longtime Democratic activist", a "local Democratic booster," a "behind-the-scenes Democratic booster," and a "major Democratic benefactor." The Columbia Tribune quoted former Democratic Central Committee chair Charles Christy as saying, "He raises more money for Democrats than anyone."

Wilson has long been active in the Boone County Democratic Party. He represented Missouri's Ninth Congressional District as a delegate for Hillary Clinton at the 2008 Missouri Democratic Convention, hosted a steak dinner that raised $14,000 for Dwayne Carey's campaign for Boone County Sheriff, managed Donna Crockett's 1995 campaign to represent the Third Ward on Columbia city council, and served as campaign coordinator for Bernie Lensmeyer’s 1996 campaign to represent the Fifth Ward on the same council. Former Boone County prosecutor Kevin Crane has referred to Wilson as "the secret weapon" of his successful 1994 campaign for the office. Recently, Wilson advised Stephen Webber's successful 2008 campaign for the Missouri House of Representatives in the 23rd District.