Richard James Wilson (born 2 January 1966) is an Australian politician.

[1] He is the youngest of six children born to Mary and Archie Wilson, with his family having lived in the district since 1867.

Wilson's father died when he was 14 and he was involved in the running of the family farm from a young age, eventually taking it over in partnership with his brother Allan.

[4] He also opposed the monopoly granted to CBH Group on grain freight.

[5] Prior to entering parliament, Wilson served as president of the Liberal Party's Katanning branch, treasurer and president of the O'Connor division, and on the state rural policy committee.