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Earnest Williams
Earnest Williams (Democratic Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 87. Williams assumed office on January 13, 2003. Williams left office on January 13, 2019.
Williams (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 87. Williams lost in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2018.
Biography
Williams was born on June 14, 1949. At the time of his service in the legislature, Williams' professional experience included working as a teacher.
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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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Retirement |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs |
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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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Retirement |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Retirement |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Retirement |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Retirement |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 87
Viola Davis won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 87 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Viola Davis (D) | 100.0 | 21,468 |
| Total votes: 21,468 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 87
Viola Davis defeated incumbent Earnest Williams in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 87 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Viola Davis | 56.0 | 3,546 |
 | Earnest Williams | 44.0 | 2,783 | |
| Total votes: 6,329 | |||
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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 Earnest Williams ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 87 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 87 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Earnest Williams Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 21,595 | |
| Total Votes | 21,595 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Earnest Williams defeated Ivy Green in the Georgia House of Representatives District 87 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 87 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Earnest Williams Incumbent |
63.15% | 2,852 | |
| Democratic | Ivy Green | 36.85% | 1,664 | |
| Total Votes | 4,516 | |||
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 Earnest "Coach" Williams defeated Ivy J. Green in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Earnest Williams Incumbent |
66.2% | 2,969 |
| Ivy J. Green | 33.8% | 1,514 |
| Total Votes | 4,483 | |
2012
Williams ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 87. Williams ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Earnest Williams Incumbent |
100% | 21,226 | |
| Total Votes | 21,226 | |||
2010
Williams ran for re-election to the 89th District seat in 2010. No one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 89 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Earnest Williams (D)
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11,654 | 100.0% | ||
He defeated Kenneth Samuel in the July 20 primary by a margin of 2,816-1,590.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 89 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ernest Williams
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2,816 | 63.9% | ||
| Kenneth Samuel | 1,590 | 36.1% | ||
2008
In 2008 Williams was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 89. Williams (D) ran unopposed and finished with 17,199 votes.[11] Williams raised $28,210 for his campaign fund.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 89 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Earnest Williams (D)
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17,199 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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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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Personal
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At the time of his service in the legislature, Williams served on the Executive Board of the Organization of DeKalb Educators, is a member of the Georgia Association of Educators, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and is President of the DeKalb Alumni Association at Albany State University.[13]
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Earnest Williams on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michele Henson (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 87 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Viola Davis (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 89 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Stacey Abrams (D) |
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