Tommy Williams (politician)
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Tommy Williams | |
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 4th district |
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In office 2003–2014 |
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Preceded by | David Bernsen |
Succeeded by | Brandon Creighton |
Texas State Representative from Districe 15 (The Woodlands) | |
In office 1997–2003 |
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Preceded by | Kevin Brady |
Succeeded by | Rob Eissler |
Personal details | |
Born | Marshall, Harrison County Texas, USA |
December 17, 1956
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Marsha |
Children | 2 |
Residence | The Woodlands, Texas |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University |
Profession | Banker |
Religion | United Methodist |
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Thomas David Williams, known as 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 were neighboring State Representatives Steve Toth of District 15 in The Woodlands and Brandon Creighton of District 16 in Conroe, both of Montgomery County. Creighton handily defeated Toth in a runoff election to claim the seat.
One of Williams' former staff members is the incoming Republican Representative Dade Phelan of Beaumont in House District 21.[4]
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Election results
Most recent election
2004
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 | % | ±% | |
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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 |
Republican primary runoff, 2002: Senate District 3[7] | ||||
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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 |
Republican primary, 2002: Senate District 3[8] | ||||
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Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Martin Basaldua | 4,571 | 20.01 | ||
✓ | Michael Galloway | 7,947 | 34.79 | |
✓ | Tommy Williams | 10,327 | 45.20 | |
Turnout | 22,845 |
2000
Texas general election, 2000: House District 15[9] | |||||
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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
Texas general election, 1998: House District 15[10] | |||||
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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 | % | ±% | |
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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 |
Republican primary runoff, 1996: House District 15[12] | ||||
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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 |
Republican primary, 1996: House District 15[13] | ||||
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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 |
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External links
- Senate of Texas - Senator Tommy Williams
- Tommy Williams Texas Senator campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Tommy Williams (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Tommy Williams
Texas House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 15 (The Woodlands) 1997–2003 |
Succeeded by Rob Eissler |
Texas Senate | ||
Preceded by | Texas State Senator from District 4 (The Woodlands) 2003-2014 |
Succeeded by Brandon Creighton |