David Wilson

David Wilson earned a high school diploma from Sol C. Johnson High School and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina in 2017. His career experience includes working as a real estate professional.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

David Wilson is a professional Realtor, economist, and educator whose career sits at the intersection of business, economic policy, and workforce education. A resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, David has spent decades analyzing market realities, studying economic trends, and developing practical educational pathways that foster regional growth and individual socioeconomic mobility.

David has an extensive background in the Carolinas' educational framework, having spent over a decade working within the community college systems of both South Carolina and North Carolina. Notably, his tenure as a Career Pathway Coordinator allowed him to design and implement targeted educational tracks that directly connect classroom instruction with high-demand local industries. This experience fueled his advocacy for a "skills-first" model, emphasizing the integration of robust Career and Technical Education (CTE), early apprenticeships, and vocational training within K-12 to prepare students for sustainable, high-paying careers.

In the private sector, David operates as a local Realtor. His daily work in the coastal South Carolina real estate market provides him with a front-row view of the region’s rapid expansion, as well as the accompanying infrastructure, utility, and housing challenges. David is a husband, neighbor, small business owner, and lifelong problem-solver. His professional philosophy remains rooted in delivering tangible, data-driven results.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

South Carolina is growing, but families shouldn't be priced out of their own neighborhoods. While career politicians like Kevin Hardee support unfair utility rate hikes that burden household budgets, I will bring an economist’s eye to Columbia to fight for your wallet. True affordability means ensuring that the people who power our community—our teachers, nurses, and first responders—can actually afford to live here. My RAISE agenda tackles this crisis head-on by establishing a state minimum wage, capping unfair property tax spikes, and capping utility costs. We don't need more political theater; we need real economic solutions that protect your hard-earned money.Our infrastructure is at a breaking point. For too long, career politicians have prioritized developer-driven mega-projects over the safety and resilience of our existing neighborhoods. We need smart, balanced growth—not just fast growth. In District 105, that means shifting our immediate focus to aggressive flooding mitigation and fixing the local roads we drive on every single day. As an economist and Realtor, I know we can expand our economy without sacrificing our quality of life. I will work to ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with development, protecting our homes from flooding and making our community safer. Let’s stop building for special interests and start investing in our neighbors.Our education system should empower teachers, not micromanage them; pay them, not penalize them. It’s time to trust our educators and shift our focus to what truly benefits our students: a "skills-first" model. By investing heavily in K-12 vocational training and early apprenticeships, we can provide our kids with a direct bridge to high-paying, sustainable careers. Not every child needs a four-year degree to succeed, but every child deserves to be job-ready on day one. My RAISE agenda will expand career and technical education, giving our students the practical tools to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow right here in South Carolina. Let’s stop the bureaucratic theater, support our teachers, and build a workforce that wins.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

First, I am driven by Economic Affordability. As an economist, I am passionate about protecting our workers and families from predatory financial burdens, specifically by establishing a state minimum wage and capping the unfair utility rate hikes and property tax spikes that squeeze household budgets.

Second, I champion Smart Infrastructure and Local Safety, prioritizing immediate, high-impact protections like flooding mitigation and physical school security over developer-driven mega-projects.

Finally, I am passionate about Workforce Education, advocating for a "skills-first" model that empowers our teachers and equips students with practical vocational K-12 training.