Tommy Williams (Texas politician)
Tommy Williams | |
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 4th district | |
Assumed office 2003 | |
Preceded by | David Bernsen |
Texas State Representative from Districe 15 (The Woodlands) | |
In office 1997–2003 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Brady |
Succeeded by | Rob Eissler |
Personal details | |
Born | Marshall, Harrison County Texas, USA | December 17, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marsha |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | The Woodlands, Texas |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University |
Profession | Banker |
Website | Campaign website Williams Tommy Williams on Facebook Tommy Williams on Twitter |
Thomas David “Tommy” Williams (born December 17, 1956)[1] is a Republican former member of the Texas Senate representing District 4 in The Woodlands in Montgomery County in the Houston suburbs.
After more than ten years in office, Williams, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, was in October 2013 in the process of resigning, to accept a government relations position at his alma mater, Texas A&M University in College Station. On October 3, Williams confirmed that he would not run again in the Republican primary election scheduled for March 4, 2014.[2]
Williams previously served three terms from 1997 to 2003 in the Texas House of Representatives. Williams has served as president of Woodforest Financial Services, an affiliate of Woodforest National Bank. Williams started his new position at Texas A&M on December 2, 2013.[3]
Among those seeking to fill Williams' Senate seat are neighboring State Representatives Steve Toth of District 15 in The Woodlands and Brandon Creighton of District 16 in Conroe, both of Montgomery County.
Election results
Most recent election
2004
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams (Incumbent) | 176,464 | 100.00 | +36.47 | |
Majority | 176,464 | 100.00 | +72.93 | ||
Turnout | 176,464 | +15.30 | |||
Republican hold |
Previous elections
2002
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams | 97,237 | 63.53 | +18.69 | |
Democratic | Mike Smith | 55,808 | 36.47 | -18.69 | |
Majority | 41,429 | 27.07 | +16.76 | ||
Turnout | 153,045 | +10.28 | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Michael Galloway | 5,320 | 46.11 | +11.32 | |
✓ | Tommy Williams | 6,218 | 53.89 | +8.69 |
Majority | 898 | 0.92 | ||
Turnout | 11,538 |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Martin Basaldua | 4,571 | 20.01 | ||
✓ | Michael Galloway | 7,947 | 34.79 | |
✓ | Tommy Williams | 10,327 | 45.20 | |
Turnout | 22,845 |
2000
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams (Incumbent) | 53,164 | 88.38 | +18.78 | |
Libertarian | Allen Wolf | 6,988 | 11.62 | +11.62 | |
Majority | 46,176 | 76.77 | +37.56 | ||
Turnout | 60,152 | +63.81 | |||
Republican hold |
1998
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams (Incumbent) | 25,558 | 69.60 | +0.65 | |
Democratic | Larry R. Hickman | 11,163 | 30.40 | -0.65 | |
Majority | 14,395 | 39.20 | +1.30 | ||
Turnout | 36,721 | -26.11 | |||
Republican hold |
1996
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams | 34,264 | 68.94 | -31.05 | |
Democratic | Peter B. Plotts | 15,431 | 31.05 | +11.03 | |
Majority | 18,833 | 37.90 | -62.10 | ||
Turnout | 49,695 | +74.34 | |||
Republican hold |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nelda Luce Blair | 3,733 | 40.39 | +11.37 | |
✓ | Tommy Williams | 5,509 | 59.60 | +25.38 |
Majority | 1,776 | 19.22 | ||
Turnout | 9,242 |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jim Alexander | 2,613 | 20.02 | ||
✓ | Nelda Luce Blair | 3,788 | 29.02 | |
A.R. Mikhail | 1,919 | 14.70 | ||
A. Neal Sample | 264 | 2.02 | ||
✓ | Tommy Williams | 4,468 | 34.23 | |
Turnout | 13,052 |
References
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (September 13, 2002). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Retrieved December 26, 2006.
- ^ "Allen Reed, Texas Sen. Tommy Williams to leave Senate; may take job at Texas A&M University System, October 4, 2013". Bryan-College Station Eagle. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
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(help) - ^ Stewart, Katy. Retired state senator joins Texas A&M leadership, Houston Business Journal, November 1, 2013.
- ^ "2004 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2002 Republican Party Primary Runoff Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2002 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1998 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1996 Republican Party Primary Runoff Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1996 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved January 2, 2007.
External links
- Senate of Texas - Senator Tommy Williams official TX Senate website
- Tommy Williams Texas Senator campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Tommy Williams (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Tommy Williams