John Williamson (New York)

John Williamson

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Democratic Party

Candidate, Albany Common Council Ward 1

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Next election

November 4, 2025

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John Williamson (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Albany Common Council to represent Ward 1 in New York. Williamson is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. Williamson advanced from the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025.

Elections

2025

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

General election

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General election for Albany Common Council Ward 1

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

		Candidate
	Submit photo	John Williamson (D)

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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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2025

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