Wilson (born October 10, 1948) is a former American politician who briefly served as the 52nd Governor of Missouri from October 16, 2000 to January 8, 2001.
Wilson was serving his second four-year term as lieutenant governor and was preparing to retire from elected public service when Governor Mel Carnahan died in a plane crash on October 16, 2000.
Wilson first became acting governor and was sworn in as governor when Carnahan’s death was confirmed.
After leaving the governor’s office, Wilson was elected by fellow Democrats to serve as Missouri Democratic Party chair.