John Williamson (New York)

John Williamson

Democratic Party

Albany Common Council Ward 1

Tenure

2026 - Present

Term ends

2030

Years in position

0

Predecessor: Sonia Frederick (D)

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

John Williamson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Albany Common Council in New York, representing Ward 1. Williamson assumed office on January 1, 2026. Williamson's current term ends on January 1, 2030.

Williamson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Albany Common Council to represent Ward 1 in New York. Williamson won in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Albany, New York (2025)

General election

General election for Albany Common Council Ward 1

John Williamson won election in the general election for Albany Common Council Ward 1 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John Williamson (D)	98.7	748
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	10

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 758
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Albany Common Council Ward 1

John Williamson defeated John Pichardo in the Democratic primary for Albany Common Council Ward 1 on June 24, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John Williamson	64.9	377
		John Pichardo	31.8	185
		Other/Write-in votes	3.3	19

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 581
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

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Political offices
Preceded by Sonia Frederick (D)	Albany Common Council Ward 1 2026-Present	Succeeded by -