Jewell Williams

Jewell Williams

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Democratic Party

Prior offices

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 197

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Philadelphia Sheriff

Successor: Rochelle Bilal

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Elections and appointments

Last election

May 21, 2019

Jewell Williams (Democratic Party) was the Philadelphia Sheriff in Pennsylvania. Williams assumed office in 2012. Williams left office on January 6, 2020.

Williams (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Philadelphia Sheriff in Pennsylvania. Williams lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2019.

Williams was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 197 from 2001 to 2011. He resigned after being elected sheriff in November 2011.

Biography

Williams graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy and Holy Family College. His professional experience includes his work as an officer/community liaison for the Temple University Police Department and as chief of criminal operations for the Criminal Justice Center of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams was appointed to these committees:

• Aging & Older Adult Services
• Appropriations
• Children & Youth

Ethics

• Rules

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:

• Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• Children & Youth Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• Committee On Ethics, Pennsylvania House, Secretary
• Rules Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• Urban Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2019)

General election

General election for Philadelphia Sheriff

Rochelle Bilal won election in the general election for Philadelphia Sheriff on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rochelle Bilal (D)	99.8	233,105
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	483

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 233,588
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Philadelphia Sheriff

Rochelle Bilal defeated incumbent Jewell Williams, Malika Rahman, and Larry King Sr. in the Democratic primary for Philadelphia Sheriff on May 21, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rochelle Bilal	41.1	67,810
	Submit photo	Jewell Williams	27.3	45,088
	Submit photo	Malika Rahman	25.4	42,010
	Submit photo	Larry King Sr.	6.2	10,168
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	45

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 165,121
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2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Williams won re-election to the 197th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.

Pennsylvania State House, District 197
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Jewell Williams (D)		16,736	100.0%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Williams won re-election to the 197th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 27,779 votes running unopposed.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 197
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Jewell Williams (D)		27,779	100.0%

Campaign themes

2019

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Campaign finance summary

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See also

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External links

Suggest a link

• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Philadelphia Sheriff 2012-2020	Succeeded by Rochelle Bilal (D)