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Billy Ray Wilson

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U.S. House District 5

2026 Kentucky U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 23, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Kentucky U.S. House — District 5 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official candidacy
U.S. House District 5 · Write-In · Candidate
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Election: 2026 General Election

Office: U.S. House — District 5

Ballot name: Billy Ray Wilson

Party: Write-In

Filed date: 12/9/2025

Email: [email protected]

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Experience

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The Story of Billy Ray Wilson

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I was born in Laurel County, Kentucky, on September 21, 1943, the son of Abbie Brown and Raleigh Lee Wilson. The four ancestry trees are: Wilson – Caste lie and Brown -Chandler.

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I was born in Laurel County, Kentucky, on September 21, 1943, the son of Abbie Brown and Raleigh Lee Wilson. The four ancestry trees are: Wilson – Caste lie and Brown -Chandler.

The Story of Billy Ray Wilson

Source-published biography

I was married twice and the father of a daughter. A second daughter and son were born from affairs while stationed in Thailand and Laos. I didn’t learn of the second daughter until February 2019; she and I learned paternity for a DNA test. Regarding my son, I obtained custody, through the Royal Laotian Court, and he and I returned to the United States. My son is married with a son and daughter.

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I was married twice and the father of a daughter. A second daughter and son were born from affairs while stationed in Thailand and Laos. I didn’t learn of the second daughter until February 2019; she and I learned paternity for a DNA test. Regarding my son, I obtained custody, through the Royal Laotian Court, and he and I returned to the United States. My son is married with a son and daughter.

I am a loyal citizen of the United States and a proud defender of the United State Constitution.

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As a native of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, born in East Bernstadt, Southeastern Kentucky, on September 21, 1943, and on the 30th day of September ...

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As a native of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, born in East Bernstadt, Southeastern Kentucky, on September 21, 1943, and on the 30th day of September ...

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Candidate-stated

I was born in Laurel County, Kentucky, on September 21, 1943, the son of Abbie Brown and Raleigh Lee Wilson. The four ancestry trees are: Wilson – Caste lie and Brown -Chandler.I was married twice and the father of a daughter. A second daughter and son were born from affairs while stationed in Thailand and Laos. I didn’t learn of the second daughter until February 2019; she and I learned paternity for a DNA test. Regarding my son, I obtained custody, through the Royal Laotian Court, and he and I returned to the United States. My son is married with a son and daughter.

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I was born in Laurel County, Kentucky, on September 21, 1943, the son of Abbie Brown and Raleigh Lee Wilson. The four ancestry trees are: Wilson – Caste lie and Brown -Chandler.I was married twice and the father of a daughter. A second daughter and son were born from affairs while stationed in Thailand and Laos. I didn’t learn of the second daughter until February 2019; she and I learned paternity for a DNA test. Regarding my son, I obtained custody, through the Royal Laotian Court, and he and I returned to the United States. My son is married with a son and daughter.

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Preserve a Secular Constitutional Republic

Candidate position
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Maintain the United States as a constitutional republic and reject government based on religious doctrine.

  • Protect freedom of religion while keeping civil government secular.
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End Current U.S. Economic and Military Support for Israel

Candidate position
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End the current level of United States economic and military support for Israel.

  • Reassess foreign assistance and military backing under an America-first sovereignty standard.
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Oppose Dual Citizenship

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End recognition of dual citizenship and require a single national citizenship.

  • Apply one citizenship and allegiance standard.
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Oppose Foreign Military Reserve Operations in the U.S.

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Opposes what the candidate describes as foreign military reserve operations in the United States and legal protections for deployed dual citizens.

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Condition for Challenging Religious Nationalism

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Wilson argues that politicians will not challenge religious nationalist groups unless a reformed United Nations General Assembly, free from U.S. domination, declares that no God or Supreme Being exists or chose a people.

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Replace Federal Officeholders and Amend the Constitution

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Replace current officeholders across the three branches of the federal government and pursue amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

  • Make broad personnel and constitutional change the candidate's reform direction.
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Public record

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Kentucky candidate filing — Billy Ray Wilson

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