Josh Williams is an American politician who is a Republican[1] member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 41st district. He was elected November 8, 2022, and assumed office January 1, 2023.[2]
Josh Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Andrea White |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | One son |
| Education | Juris Doctor |
| Alma mater | University of Toledo College of Law |
Biography
editWilliams dropped out of high school in order to work to support his son. He suffered a serious back injury while working after falling 30 feet. This incident left him disabled for six years. After getting a GED, he started college at the age of 30, and five years later, he graduated from University of Toledo College of Law and became a teacher at Adrian College.[3]
Career
editIn July 2023, Williams was one of the lead sponsors of a bill that would ban drag performances from any venue where minors could be present.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Josh Williams - District 41". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Josh Williams". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Josh Williams Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Ohio Republicans Seek to Criminalize Drag Performers". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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