Wilson unsuccessfully ran for governor of Louisiana in 2023 and came in second place to Republican Jeff Landry in a jungle primary receiving 25.9% of the vote.

[1] In 1993, Wilson completed a bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

[2][1] His 2015 dissertation was titled A comparative study of transportation decision making by state and locally elected officials in Louisiana.

[3] In 2005, Wilson joined the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as a confidential assistant to Secretary Johnny Bradberry.

[5] Wilson served as chief of staff to state transportation secretary William Anker and Sherri LeBas.