Bob Williams (Washington politician)
Gomer Robert Williams (March 15, 1942 – March 15, 2022) was an American accountant and politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 18th district from 1979 to 1983 and the 19th district from 1983 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Washington in 1988, losing to incumbent Democrat Booth Gardner by over 24 percentage points.[1] In 1991, he founded the conservative think tank Freedom Foundation.[2][3]
Bob Williams | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 9, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | John Erak |
| Succeeded by | George L. Raiter |
| Constituency | 19th |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 10, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | William “Bill” Paris |
| Succeeded by | Joe Tanner |
| Constituency | 18th |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gomer Robert Williams March 15, 1942 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 2022 (aged 80) Longview, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jane Williams |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University (BA) |
| Occupation | Accountant |
He died in Longview, Washington on March 15, 2022, on his 80th birthday.[3]
References
- "THE 1988 ELECTIONS: West; WASHINGTON". The New York Times. November 9, 1988. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "Bob Williams Passes: Champion of Freedom, Friend of Mackinac Center". Mackinac Center for Public Policy. March 16, 2022.
- "Bob Williams, Freedom Foundation founder, dies". Freedom Foundation. March 16, 2022.
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