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Danny Williams (Tennessee)
Danny Williams ran for election to the Nashville Metro Council to represent District 7 in Tennessee. Williams lost in the general election on August 3, 2023.
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2023)
General election
General election for Nashville Metro Council District 7
Incumbent Emily Benedict defeated Danny Williams in the general election for Nashville Metro Council District 7 on August 3, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Emily Benedict (Nonpartisan) | 87.8 | 3,602 | |
 | Danny Williams (Nonpartisan) | 11.9 | 486 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 4,101 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Williams in this election.
2019
See also: City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2019)
General election
General election for Nashville Metro Council District 8
Incumbent Nancy VanReece defeated Danny Williams in the general election for Nashville Metro Council District 8 on August 1, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nancy VanReece (Nonpartisan) | 73.0 | 1,669 |
| Danny Williams (Nonpartisan) | 26.5 | 606 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 2,287 | |||
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2015
The city of Nashville, Tennessee, held nonpartisan elections for mayor and metro council on August 6, 2015. A runoff election took place on September 10, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was May 21, 2015. All 41 metro council seats—including the office of vice mayor—were up for election. In District 8, the candidates were Ramona L. Gholston, Nina Ground, Robert Sawyers, Sr., Chris Swann, Nancy VanReece and Danny Williams. VanReece and Swann advanced to the runoff election.[1] VanReece defeated Swann in the runoff election.[2] Incumbent Karen Bennett was term-limited. She ran for election to an at-large seat.[3]
| Nashville City Council District 8 Runoff Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Nancy VanReece |
59.3% | 1,347 | |
| Chris Swann | 40.4% | 918 | |
| Write-in | 0.4% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 2,273 | ||
| Source: City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official runoff election results," accessed October 2, 2015 | |||
| Nashville City Council District 8 General Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nancy VanReece |
39% | 871 | |
| Chris Swann |
25% | 558 | |
| Ramona L. Gholston | 13.7% | 307 | |
| Danny Williams | 8.9% | 199 | |
| Robert Sawyers, Sr. | 8.4% | 187 | |
| Nina Ground | 4.7% | 104 | |
| Write-in | 0.4% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 2,122 | ||
| Source: City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed September 15, 2015 | |||
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Danny Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Danny Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1) Affordable housing 2) Infrastructure 3) Historical Preservation
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Trafficking problems, homelessness, and neighborhood developments
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Republic (Plato)
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
To understand your constituents and their needs in the community as they are the individuals who are hiring you.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have lived in this community all my life and want to contribute something back to my community.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
The council is involved in the city's goals, major projects and infrastructure and a desire to improve community growth. And to overlook the of finances when planning developments.
What legacy would you like to leave?
To be a public servant that would make our neighborhood to have and be a shining example to the city of Nashville.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I guess when "Metro" became one government on April 1, 1963. I remember there were many people who thought this was a bad idea. One poster I saw was "Castro wanted one government!"
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Working at a "full" service Gas Station.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
All of them
What is your favorite book? Why?
The lottery by Shirley Jackson
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?
yes, if elected, don't let the power go to your head.
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
The council is like the congress of the city.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
previous experience is always a plus but as far as required, I don't think so.
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See also
2023 Elections
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