Charles Williams (Georgia)
Charles "Chuck" Williams is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 113 from 2011 to 2013 and District 119 from 2013 to 2017. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election on July 19, 2011.[1] Williams resigned his seat in 2017 to become director of the Georgia Forestry Commission.[2]
Biography
Williams' professional experience includes working as the president of North Georgia Bank.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Higher Education, Vice chair |
| • Information and Audits |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Higher Education, Vice chair |
| • Information and Audits, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
Campaign themes
Williams' campaign site highlighted the following campaign themes:
- "I do not believe that government can be all things to all people. State government cannot effectively deal with every issue faced by Georgians. State government should play a supporting role to the private sector, as job growth and economic prosperity will primarily come from private investment, not public investment. My service will be guided by the Oath of Office I will take: to uphold the Constitution of Georgia and of the United States. Beyond that, representing the interests of residents of the 113th and being a responsible steward of the State's resources will be my guide."
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Charles Williams ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 119 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 119 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Charles Williams Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 19,055 | |
| Total Votes | 19,055 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Charles Williams ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 119 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 119 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Charles Williams Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Charles E. "Chuck" Williams was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Williams ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 119. Williams ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11] Williams ran unopposed in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Williams Incumbent |
100% | 15,613 | |
| Total Votes | 15,613 | |||
2011
The special election for State House District 113 took place in Oconee County and portions of Clarke, Morgan and Oglethorpe counties. The election was a nonpartisan special election with an open primary. Williams and Dan Matthews (D) were the top two vote-getters in the primary. Williams defeated Matthews in the July 19 runoff election.[13][14]
Runoff election
Democratic Candidate:
- Dan Matthews 1,897
Republican Candidates:
- Charles Edward Williams 3,149
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- Charles Edward Williams 3,149
Open primary
- Democratic Candidate:
- Dan Matthews 1,048
- Dan Matthews 1,048
- Republican Candidates:
Campaign donors
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| Charles Williams campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2016 | Georgia House of Representatives, District 119 |  |
$26,620 | |
| 2014 | Georgia House of Representatives, District 119 | |
$17,020 | |
| 2012 | Georgia State House, District 119 | |
$11,573 | |
| 2011 | Georgia State House, District 113 | |
$70,235 | |
| Grand total raised | $125,448 | |||
| Source: [[16] Follow the Money] | ||||
2016
Williams won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Williams raised a total of $26,620.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Charles Williams (Georgia)'s campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Georgia Bankers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Automobile Retail Dealers Of Georgia | $1,000 | |||
| Caterpillar | $1,000 | |||
| Georgia Apartment Association | $1,000 | |||
| Georgia Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $26,620 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014
Williams won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Williams raised a total of $17,020.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Williams (Georgia)'s campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Georgia Bankers Association | $1,500 | |||
| Georgia Association Of Realtors | $1,300 | |||
| Caterpillar | $1,000 | |||
| General Electric | $1,000 | |||
| Georgia Apartment Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $17,020 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Williams won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Williams raised a total of $11,573.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Williams (Georgia)'s campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Select Management Resources | $2,500 | |||
| Caterpillar | $1,000 | |||
| Cowsert for Senate | $500 | |||
| Georgia Association of Realtors | $500 | |||
| Georgia Bankers Association | $500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $11,573 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
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Williams and has a wife, Beth. He has served on the Oconee County Industrial Authority, the UGA Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Advisory Council, the Georgia Forestry Commission Board of Directors, and the Watkinsville City Council. In addition, Williams has worked with FFA and the Rotary Club.[17]
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2017
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Recent news
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External links
- Official campaign site
- Profile from Open States
- Chuck Williams on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2011
Footnotes
- ↑ OnlineAthens, Rep. Huckaby resigns Georgia House, April 29, 2011
- ↑ Athens Banner-Herald, "Williams to lead Georgia Forestry Commission," August 28, 2017
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results of the Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Special Election," accessed June 22, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Election in State House District 113, May 18, 2011
- ↑ Online Athens, "Williams wins House 113 runoff," July 19, 2011
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Williams, Charles Edwards," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑ Campaign Site, "About Chuck," accessed June 15, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Barbara Sims (R) |
Georgia House District 119 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Jonathan Wallace (D) |
| Preceded by Hank Huckaby |
Georgia House District 113 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Pam Dickerson (D) |
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