Rick Williams (Georgia politician)
Rick Williams | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 145th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Rusty Kidd |
Personal details | |
Born | Ricky Alvin Williams September 24, 1952 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Donna Williams |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S. |
Occupation | Funeral homes co-owner, cemetery co-owner, politician |
Other names | Ricky Williams, Ricky A. Williams |
Ricky Alvin Williams (born September 24, 1952) is a funeral homes co-owner, cemetery co-owner, and politician from Georgia. Williams is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Education[]
Williams attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.[1]
Career[]
Williams is a co-owner of funeral homes and cemetery.[1]
On November 8, 2016, Williams won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 145. William defeated St. Sen. Floyd Griffin with 56.57% of the votes.[2]
Williams won the open District 145 seat vacated by Independent Rusty Kidd. Williams took office on January 9, 2017. District 145 covers all of Baldwin County, and a significant portion of Putnam County.[3][1]
On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Williams won the election unopposed and continued serving District 145.[4] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Williams won the election and continued serving District 145. Williams defeated Quentin Howell with 56.16% of the votes.[5][1]
In December of 2021, Williams announced he would run for the Georgia State Senate District 25 seat to replace Burt Jones who is running for Lt. Governor.
Personal life[]
Williams' wife is Donna Williams. They have three children.[1]
References[]
- ^ 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.
External links[]
- Members of the Georgia House of Representatives
- Georgia (U.S. state) Republicans
- Living people
- 21st-century American politicians
- 1952 births