Kenneth Williams
Kenneth Williams (Democratic Party) (also known as Kenny) ran for election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 14. Williams lost in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.
Biography
Williams earned his cosmetology license from Debbie's School of Beauty Culture in 1987 and his cosmetology educational instructors license from Dudley Beauty School in 1994. His professional experience includes owning Silk N Classy Hair Trends since 1991.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Illinois State Senate District 14
Incumbent Emil Jones (D) and Brian Skala (R) are running in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Emil Jones (D) | |
 | Brian Skala (R)  | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14
Incumbent Emil Jones (D) defeated Ahmed Karrar (D) and Kenneth Williams (D) in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14 on March 17, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emil Jones | 60.7 | 15,350 |
 | Ahmed Karrar | 22.4 | 5,678 | |
 | Kenneth Williams | 16.9 | 4,266 | |
| Total votes: 25,294 | |||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 14
Brian Skala (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 14 on March 17, 2026.
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| ✔ | | Brian Skala |
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Campaign finance
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2023
See also: City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2023)
General election
General election for Chicago Police District Council District 5 (3 seats)
Ponchita Moore, Thomas McMahon, and Robert McKay defeated Michael E. Mayden in the general election for Chicago Police District Council District 5 on February 28, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ponchita Moore (Nonpartisan) | 51.4 | 7,802 | |
| ✔ | Thomas McMahon (Nonpartisan) | 44.6 | 6,770 | |
| ✔ | Robert McKay (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 2.2 | 333 | |
| Michael E. Mayden (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 1.8 | 266 | ||
| Total votes: 15,171 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenneth Williams (Nonpartisan)
2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Thaddeus Jones ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 29 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 29 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Thaddeus Jones Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Thaddeus Jones defeated Kenny Williams and Will Tillman in the Illinois House of Representatives District 29 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Thaddeus Jones Incumbent |
65.30% | 17,934 | |
| Democratic | Kenny Williams | 21.96% | 6,030 | |
| Democratic | Will Tillman | 12.75% | 3,501 | |
| Total Votes | 27,465 | |||
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Thaddeus Jones defeated Kenneth "Kenny" Williams in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election. Harold Ward (I) filed to run but was removed from the ballot following an objection. Rene Chandler (D) withdrew from the race on December 27, 2013.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Thaddeus Jones Incumbent |
73.2% | 5,468 |
| Kenneth "Kenny" Williams | 26.8% | 1,999 |
| Total Votes | 7,467 | |
2010
Williams lost to Thaddeus Jones (D) in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 29 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thaddeus Jones (D)
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24,762 | 83.01% | ||
| Kenneth Williams (G) | 5,067 | 16.99% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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2023
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Williams is married to his wife, Toni. He is a member of Valley Kingdom Ministries International, a coach for the South Holland boys and girls, a mentor with "REAL FATHERS REAL MEN" and previously served as President of Thornton Township High School District 205 and the Dolton Chamber of Commerce.[1]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "Candidate Bio," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
