Marty Williams

Martin Edward Williams (born March 5, 1951) is a Republican politician who served in the Senate of Virginia from 1996 to 2008.

Marty Williams
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January 10, 1996  January 9, 2008
Preceded byHunter Andrews
Succeeded byJohn Miller
Personal details
Born
Martin Edward Williams

(1951-03-05) March 5, 1951
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Early life and career

Williams was born in Virginia on March 5, 1951.[1]

Political career

Williams served on the Newport News City Council for six years and was twice elected Vice-Mayor by his peers. In 1995, Williams challenged long-term Senator Hunter Andrews in the 1st Senate District and defeated him. In 2007, Williams was challenged in the Republican Primary and was defeated by conservative local activist Patricia "Tricia" Stall.[2] Stall went on to lose her election to Democrat John Miller.

References

Senate of Virginia
Preceded by
Hunter Andrews
Virginia Senate, District 1
1996–2008
Succeeded by
John C. Miller
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