Rick Williams (Georgia politician)
Ricky Alvin Williams (born September 24, 1952) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Georgia Senate since 2023. Williams previously served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023.
Rick Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Burt Jones |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 145th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rusty Kidd |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Vance (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricky Alvin Williams September 24, 1952 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Donna Williams |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Funeral homes co-owner, cemetery co-owner, politician |
| Other names | Ricky Williams, Ricky A. Williams |
Education
editWilliams attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.[1]
Career
editWilliams was a former co-owner of a funeral home and cemetery.[1]
On November 8, 2016, Williams won an election to become a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 145. William defeated St. Sen. Floyd Griffin with 56.57% of the votes.[2] He succeeded Independent Rusty Kidd. Williams took office on January 9, 2017. At the time, District 145 covered all of Baldwin County, and a significant portion of Putnam County.[3][1]
On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Williams won re-election unopposed and continued serving District 145.[4] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Williams won his third term, defeating Quentin Howell with 56.16% of the vote.[5][1]
In December 2021, Williams announced he would run for the Georgia State Senate District 25 seat to replace Burt Jones who ran for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.[6]
In January 2024, Williams co-sponsored S.B. 390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association.[7][8]
Currently, Georgia State Senate District 25 covers all of: Baldwin County, Butts County, Jasper County, Jones County, Putnam County, and portions of Bibb County and Henry County.[9][10]
Personal life
editWilliams' wife is Donna Williams. They have three children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Rick Williams' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ TEGNA (2016-11-09). "Williams wins Ga. District 145 House race". 13wmaz.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
- ^ "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. Rick Williams to run for Senate District 25 seat". 8 January 2022.
- ^ Tagami, Ty (January 25, 2024). "Georgia GOP senators target American Library Association with new bill". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "SB 390". Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Georgia Senate District 25 - FACT SHEET" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-07-06.
- ^ "Georgia State Senate - District 25 Election Results | USA TODAY". USA Today.