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Michael W. Williams (California State Assembly candidate)
Michael W. Williams (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 80. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael W. Williams was born in Savannah, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1993. He earned a bachelor's degree from American University in 1971, a graduate degree from George Washington University in 1980, and a graduate degree from San Diego State University in 2004.[1]
Williams has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- American Legion
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- San Diego World Affairs Council
- St. James Lutheran Church
- Nature Conservancy
- San Diego Republican Party
Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 80
Incumbent David Alvarez defeated Michael W. Williams in the general election for California State Assembly District 80 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Alvarez (D) | 61.0 | 113,768 |
 | Michael W. Williams (R)  | 39.0 | 72,836 | |
| Total votes: 186,604 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 80
Incumbent David Alvarez and Michael W. Williams advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 80 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Alvarez (D) | 59.3 | 41,070 |
| ✔ | | Michael W. Williams (R) | 40.7 | 28,220 |
| Total votes: 69,290 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Williams received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael W. Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After college graduation he entered the Navy’s Aviation Officer Candidates School in Pensacola, Florida and became a Naval Intelligence Officer with worldwide deployments, to include a combat assignment with Special Operations. Retiring from active duty, he gained business experience with start-up international trade and analysis companies.
After returning to San Diego he became a Policy Analyst/Council Representative with the San Diego City Council and committee consultant for the Mayor’s Select Committee on Government Efficiency and Fiscal Reform. His first project was the conversion of the Naval Training Center into Liberty Station. He also was instrumental in getting approval for the USS Midway Museum at Broadway Pier.
After the 9/11 attacks he became a civilian analyst with Navy Special Warfare then joined the FBI as a counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst, retiring after ten years as a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst.
In retirement Williams has been an active member on the board of directors of the San Diego World Affairs Council. Past volunteer service included the International Boundary Water Commission’s Citizen’s Forum.
- Law and order. Victims' rights trump criminals' rights. Enforce the laws.
- Transfer power and funds from Sacramento to the counties and cities. Government closer to the people.
- Maintain a healthy competitive business environment.
Agriculture. No farms means no food. Agriculture is an essential element for a healthy economy.
Public Safety. People should feel safe in and out of their homes. Lives and property should be respected.. Criminal activity cannot be tolerated, whether it is graffiti or mob violence, perpetrators need to be apprehended, tried, and if guilty, incarcerated.
San Diego County Republican Party
American Independent Party
Reform California
Former Congressman Brian Bilbray
Imperial Beach City Councilmember Carol Seabury
Shirley Nakawatase CPA
Craig Candelore, Esq.
Dante Pamintuan
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
