Anthony Williams (Pennsylvania)
| Anthony Williams | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 30, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Whip, Pennsylvania State Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| 1988-1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Franklin and Marshall College, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Executive, PepsiCo | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
On February 22, 2010, Williams announced that he would be seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.[1]
Williams graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Franklin and Marshall in 1979.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking & Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Law & Justice | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Joint State Government Commission | ||||
| • Legislative Data Processing Center | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Data Processing Center | ||||
| • Banking & Insurance | ||||
| • Communications & Technology | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations | ||||
| • State Government, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Joint State Government Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking & Insurance | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • State Government, Ranking Democratic Member | ||||
Elections
2010
Williams won re-election in District 8. He was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Rhashea Harmon in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Anthony Williams (D)
|
62,920 | |||
| Rhashea Harmon (R) | 10,326 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Williams was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 8.[3]
Williams raised $328,815 for this campaign [4] in which he ran unopposed.
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| WILLIAMS, ANTHONY H. (D)
|
58,053 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
Williams raised $569,912 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below. [5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electrical Workers Local 98 | $155,000 |
| Students First | $100,000 |
| Williams for Governor | $93,500 |
| Laborers District Council | $55,250 |
| Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association | $15,000 |
2006
Williams raised $328,815 during the 2006 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Invest in Pennsylvania PAC | $40,000 |
| Citizens for Government Reform | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | $14,000 |
| 3rd Democratic Executive Ward Committee | $12,198 |
| Make a Difference PAC | $10,000 |
| Laborers District Council | $10,000 |
| Christophe Whittle | $10,000 |
| Democratic Campaign Committee of Philadelphia | $7,650 |
| Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel | $7,250 |
| Richard Glanton | $5,000 |
| Fumo for Senate | $5,000 |
District 8
Williams represents Pennsylvania Senate District 8. District 8 includes the Southwest portion of Philadelphia and the Southwest suburbs[7].
Personal
Mike is married to Shari Williams. They have two children and resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- District website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Philly.com, "Sen. Williams formally enters race for governor," February 23, 2010
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2006"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Anthony Williams
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Anthony Williams
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Philadelphia Suburban Senate Districts
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