Phil Williams (Alabama state representative)
Phil Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office 2009 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Schmitz |
| Succeeded by | Andy Whitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Grassy, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lisa Williams |
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
Phil Williams is an American politician. He is a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 6th District, serving from 2009 to November 7, 2018. He graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a degree in international business.[1]
Williams first won his seat in the Alabama House of Representatives in the 2009 special election for House District 6 after incumbent Sue Schmitz was found guilty on three counts of federal mail fraud and four counts of fraud involving a program receiving federal funds.[2][3]
In 2015, in the wake of Mike Hubbard's indictment on charges of corruption, Williams unsuccessfully ran for Speaker of the Alabama House.[4][5]
On August 23, 2017, Williams announced he would seek the Republican nomination for Alabama State Senate District 2 in the 2018 election after being encouraged to run by incumbent Senator Bill Holtzclaw.[6] The primary election will be held June 5, 2018.[7]
References
- ^ "Phil Williams (Alabama House of Representatives)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ^ "Sue Schmitz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
- ^ "Phil Williams Announces Candidacy for State Senate". Yellowhammer News. 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
- ^ Posted 5:49 pm, January 11, 2016, by Brian Lawson (2016-01-11). "Phil Williams is bidding to replace embattled Mike Hubbard as Alabama House Speaker". WHNT.com. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Rep. Phil Williams says he will challenge Speaker Mike Hubbard for top job". AL.com. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
- ^ "State rep to seek Senate seat representing Limestone, Madison | Limestone County". decaturdaily.com. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
- ^ Posted 9:25 am, August 23, 2017, by David Kumbroch (2017-08-23). "Rep. Phil Williams will run for Sen. Holtzclaw's state senate seat". WHNT.com. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
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