Rick Williams (Georgia politician)

Ricky Alvin Williams (born September 24, 1952) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Georgia Senate since 2023. Williams previously served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023.

For other people named Rick Williams, see Rick Williams (disambiguation).
Rick Williams
Member of the Georgia State Senate
from the 25th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byBurt Jones
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 145th district
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byRusty Kidd
Succeeded byKenneth Vance (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born
Ricky Alvin Williams

(1952-09-24) September 24, 1952
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDonna Williams
Children3
Residence(s)Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationFuneral homes co-owner, cemetery co-owner, politician
Other namesRicky Williams, Ricky A. Williams

Education

Williams attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.[1]

Career

Williams was a former co-owner of a funeral home and cemetery.[1]

On November 8, 2016, Williams won an election to become a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 145. William defeated St. Sen. Floyd Griffin with 56.57% of the votes.[2] He succeeded Independent Rusty Kidd. Williams took office on January 9, 2017. District 145 covers all of Baldwin County, and a significant portion of Putnam County.[3][1]

On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Williams won re-election unopposed and continued serving District 145.[4] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Williams won his third term, defeating Quentin Howell with 56.16% of the vote.[5][1]

In December 2021, Williams announced he would run for the Georgia State Senate District 25 seat to replace Burt Jones who ran for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.[6]

Personal life

Williams' wife is Donna Williams. They have three children.[1]

References
  1. "Rick Williams' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  2. "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  3. TEGNA (2016-11-09). "Williams wins Ga. District 145 House race". 13wmaz.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
  4. "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  5. "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  6. "Rep. Rick Williams to run for Senate District 25 seat". 8 January 2022.
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