Donald Williams
| Donald Williams | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Connecticut State Senate President Pro Tempore | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000/year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Syracuse University (1980) | |
| J.D. | Washington and Lee University School of Law (1986) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 1, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Williams was Chief Executive Officer for the Town of Thompson. He was also First Selectman for the Town of Thompson from 1987 to 1991.
Williams earned his BS from Syracuse University in 1980. He went on to receive his JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1986.
Williams was a Law Review Research Editor for Washington and Lee University School of Law. He has also worked as an attorney for Boland, Saint Onge and Brouillard. He was a News and Public Affairs Director for WINY Radio from 1980 to 1983.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Management, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Management, Co-Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations, Vice Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Williams ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 29. Williams ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Sally White (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 29, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Donald E. Williams Incumbent |
62.4% | 21,567 | |
| Republican | Sally White | 37.6% | 13,007 | |
| Total Votes | 34,574 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Williams ran for re-election to the 29th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 29 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald Williams (D)
|
17,241 | |||
| John Hallbergh (Ind) | 4,351 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Williams won re-election to the 29th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Harry Carboni (R).[4]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 29 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald Williams (D)
|
25,544 | |||
| Harry Carboni (R) | 9,163 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Williams raised $73,866 in contributions. [5]
His largest contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $58,053 to his campaign.
2008
In 2008, Williams collected $96,324 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $84,122 |
| Windham Town Democratic Committee | $1,147 |
| Susan Boland | $500 |
| Senate Democrats Victory PAC | $301 |
| Franklin Newth | $300 |
Scorecards
Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
- See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
The Yankee Institute, a pro-market think tank, releases its Voter Guide after each two-year legislative term. Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted in ten key votes. The Institute selects key votes which "reveal the differences between those legislators that would harness the power of individual liberty and the market to improve lives, and those that prefer a centrally-planned approach." A legislator with a 10 voted in agreement with the Yankee Institute on all 10 votes, while a legislator with a 0 voted against the Yankee Institute's views or was absent for all 10 votes.[7]
2012
Williams received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 15 others for the lowest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 2 lower than his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[7]
Recent news
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Donald Williams News Feed
- Osten: Municipal aid key factor in state budget support - Norwich Bulletin
- New Campaign Finance Rules Meant Rolling Back Some Post-Rowland Reforms - Hartford Courant
- Hackett on Politics: National Popular Vote movement gaining momentum - Norwich Bulletin
- Domino effect tipped for GMO law - Taranaki Daily News
- Few states have genetically modified food laws - Ct Post
- Does Party Switching Help or Hurt a Politician's Career? - Governing (blog)
- Lembo law needed - TheDay.com
- Chris Christie hits Obama and Dems on lack of leadership - Daily Caller
- State Senate approves $44B budget plan - Norwich Bulletin
- Conn. Senate passes GMO labeling compromise bill - Boston.com
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Personal
Williams and his wife, Laura, have one child.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Donald Williams
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
References
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Candidate List" Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Donald Williams
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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