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Cecelie Williams

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Cecelie Williams
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Republican Party

Missouri House of Representatives District 111
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Grandview High School

Personal
Birthplace
Hermann, Mo.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Businesswoman
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Cecelie Williams (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 111. She assumed office on January 8, 2025. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Williams (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 111. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cecelie Williams was born in Hermann, Missouri. Her career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 111

Cecelie Williams won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 111 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Cecelie Williams
Cecelie Williams (R) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
16,096

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 16,096
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 111

Cecelie Williams defeated incumbent Gary Bonacker in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 111 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Cecelie Williams
Cecelie Williams Candidate Connection
 
59.2
 
3,089
Image of Gary Bonacker
Gary Bonacker
 
40.8
 
2,125

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,214
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 111

Gary Bonacker won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 111 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Gary Bonacker
Gary Bonacker (R)
 
100.0
 
11,065

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,065
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 111

Gary Bonacker defeated Cecelie Williams, Christopher Ray, and Robert Falcone in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 111 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Gary Bonacker
Gary Bonacker
 
52.1
 
2,811
Image of Cecelie Williams
Cecelie Williams Candidate Connection
 
25.7
 
1,388
Image of Christopher Ray
Christopher Ray Candidate Connection
 
12.9
 
698
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Robert Falcone
 
9.3
 
501

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,398
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Cecelie Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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My name is Cecelie Williams and I live in Dittmer, Missouri, a small town in Jefferson County. My husband Rich, is a Seabee in the U.S Navy and we have been married for 17 years. I am a mother to 7 of the most amazing humans, grandmother to 2 of the most beautiful little blessings, and dog mom to 3. My husband Rich and I own 2 small businesses in Cedar Hill: Turf One Landscape Management and Auto One Auto Repair Shop. My children have attended the Northwest School District, 5 have graduated and 2 are currently enrolled as a Junior and 7th grader. I am a board member of Big River Ambulance District and I volunteer for many committees and booster clubs throughout our community.
  • I will Foster efforts that allow our state to have safer communites and protection of our conservative family values. Grant state prosecutorial and law enforcement authority of runaway high crime areas such as St. Louis City and Kansas City . I will support police and sheriff departments to expand training accessibility. I will keep explicit material away from children. I support school choice and will make sure that ALL Missouri children have access to the public education they deserve and want.
  • Pro-Business and Limited Government- I will help to fight to eliminate redundant tax policy and shift our tax burden away from property taxes, while protecting our the funding of our Emergency Medical Service providers. I will help limit the governments ability to "choose winners and losers". I will also help to reduce barriers and governmental red tape to start a business.
  • Personal Liberties and God Given Rights I will help pregnant mothers in a crisis find respectful and resonable solutions that protect them and their child. I will protect and preserve our 2nd amendment rights. I will prohibit non-citizens from voting in Missouri.
Education Reform: School Choice Supporter and Advocator.

Election Integrity: ensuring that elections are conducted fairly, securely, and transparently.

Initiative Petition Reform: I will support efforts that require a two-thirds majority vote to adopt new amendments to our states constitution and a policy that requires signatures from all congressional districts in the state.

Lower taxes and less government
Integrity

Accountability
Commitment to Public Service
Leadership
Listening and Communication Skills
Decison-Making Ability

Civic Engagement and Advocacy
Legislative Duties:
  • Introducing Bills
  • Debating and Voting
  • Committee Work

Assisting Constituents
Community Outreach
Budget Approval
Fiscal Responsibility

Advocating for Issues
For my kids and our community, I want to be remembered for a few key things:

1. **Being there for Others**: I hope they see me as someone who always lent a hand and cared about people, whether through volunteering or just being a good neighbor.

2. **Doing the Right Thing**: It's important they know I stuck to my values—honesty, fairness, and treating everyone with respect.

3. **Standing Up for What's Fair**: I want them to see that I fought for justice and equality, making sure everyone has a fair shot.

4. **Taking Care of Our Planet**: I've tried to teach them the importance of looking after our environment, so they can enjoy it just like I have.

5. **Learning Never Stops**: Education's a big deal in our family. I want them to keep learning, growing, and chasing their dreams.

6. **Celebrating Our Differences**: We've always embraced diversity and made sure everyone feels welcomed and valued.

7. **Being Creative and Bold**: I hope they take risks and explore new ideas, whether it's starting a business or trying something completely different.

8. **Keeping Healthy and Happy**: Taking care of themselves and others is key, whether it be, mentally, physically or spirtually. To continually look out for each other, and live your life to the fullest.

9. **Family Comes First**: Above all, I want them to remember the importance of family bonds and strong relationships.

10. **Spreading Kindness Everywhere**: And finally, I want my legacy to be one of kindness and compassion. That's what truly makes the world a better place.

That's the legacy I'm working on—something they can be proud of and carry forward in their own lives.
Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri
IAFF Local 2665

UA Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters

Sheet Metal Workers

SMART Local Union 36
Financial Transparency and government accountability is incredibly important. I will help by monitoring the implementation of laws and policies to ensure they are effectively carried out. I will also help uphold ethical standards and promote transparency in the way our government operates.

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2022

Candidate Connection

Cecelie Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I live in Dittmer, Missouri, a small town in Jefferson County. I am a military wife, mother of 7, grandmother and a small business owner of Turf One Landscape Management in Cedar Hill. I am married for 15 years to my incredible husband, Rich Williams also of Dittmer who is a Seabee in the United States Navy. Together we have raised our children in Jefferson County. All of our children have graduated or are currently attending the Northwest R1 School District.
  • I am not a politician, I’m an American Patriot and will make sure our voices are heard in Jefferson City.
  • I will fight for our District, State and Country for the freedom that we all deserve.
  • I am a believer of the philosophy, that we must leave our country better than we found it. This is our moral obligation.
Education: Pre-k-12. I will protect and fight for the funding rights of our school systems. All children deserve to receive a quality public school education.

Budget/Finances/Taxes



Integrity

Honesty
Commitment

Transparency
I am Honest, Caring, Motivated, Passionate, Relentless and trustworthy.
To represent the voices of their constituents. To approve or reject bills or laws that would effect or benefit your districts demographics. To make your citizens proud that you are their representation in Jefferson City. I believe that being a good talker and also a good listener is extremely important.
My Legacy: To know that I made a difference. That my children know what love feels like and to never forget that the only thing in life that matters is what you give or do for someone else. I live by the simple statement of: "They say you die twice in your life... the day you stop breathing and then a bit later when someone says your name for the last time". I hope that my legacy is able to speak my name for a very long time.
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

January 28, 1986

I was only 5 years old. It was a Tuesday and on Monday our pre-school class did a project with 2 liter bottles that we turned into space shuttles. We knew the Challenger was taking off to space. My mother and grandmother were tearful as they watched the local news and I didn't understand why. They gathered my siblings and I into the living room where they told us what happened. They explained that the astronauts on the Challenger had passed away. The most pivotable moment was when they explained to me that the astronauts had family watching as the space shuttle took off and all those family members witnessed their perishing. At 5 years old, I understood just exactly what had happened and it had a profound effect on me.
My very first job was at the fast food restaurant, McDonalds. I was 16 years old when I started working and I worked at McDonald's until I was 18 years old.
By Your Grace, Cody Johnson
I would say my biggest struggle so far is overcoming my story. The first several years of my adulthood when I was 17-26 years old were really hard. I faced domestic abuse, experienced the loss of my husband to suicide while raising 4 children at that time. We faced hardships, challenges and ultimately growth. I got remarried to my amazing husband, Rich and he adopted my 4 children. We went on to have 2 more children and then adopted another daughter together. I say that overcoming my story has been my greatest life struggle. 1 person and 1 action effected so many. This was a choice that was chosen for me, but not chosen by me.
I believe that one of our state's greatest challenge over the next decade will be the financial recovery from Covid-19. I believe that through mask mandates and mandatory vaccinations that we have lost our medical freedom's and everyone in the state of Missouri feels the implications of that.
In my opinion the benefit's of a unicameral state legislature would be that passing of laws could be more efficient and possibly cost less. I feel that a drawback would be that a unicameral state legislature would eliminate the checks and balance system within legislation.
I do not believe that it's beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics. I believe that educating yourself regarding the laws and bills that are presented and not having a personal agenda is what is needed. Someone who is a true Patriot for the state and country. I believe that it's beneficial to have average American citizens as political decision makers who love their freedom and the people that work everyday defending it.
I do believe that it is beneficial to build healthy relationships with other legislators. I feel that people who work together for the greater good of our state and country is absolutely beneficial. At the end of the day we are all American citizens and we have one common goal, "to protect the freedoms we are entitled to".
I always embrace the opportunity for personal growth and if the opportunity presents itself I absolutely would.
I do believe that compromise is both necessary and desirable for policymaking. When voting for bills and laws whether you win or lose compromise is necessary to move forward.

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Campaign finance summary

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Cecelie Williams campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Missouri House of Representatives District 111Won general$23,489 $16,179
2022Missouri House of Representatives District 111Lost primary$3,408 $5,284
Grand total$26,897 $21,463
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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