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Robert Williams (2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives candidate)
Robert Williams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 15. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Williams was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Williams served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 to 1990. Williams' career experience includes working as a shipper, shop steward, and universal life pastor. He has served as a union member with United Steelworkers, as a shop steward with Hussey Copper, and has been affiliated with the political organization Beaver County United.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Joshua Kail defeated Robert Williams in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joshua Kail (R) | 70.9 | 24,558 | |
 | Robert Williams (D)  | 29.1 | 10,102 | |
| Total votes: 34,660 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15
Robert Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Williams | 100.0 | 6,128 |
| Total votes: 6,128 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Joshua Kail advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joshua Kail | 100.0 | 6,448 | |
| Total votes: 6,448 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. 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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Since moving back to Western PA, Williams has been a member of two Volunteer Fire Dept Bridgewater and Brighton Twp. He has been active in his union, United Steelworkers Local 1211, for Hussey Copper 22 years. Williams is an advocate for workers' rights and is currently a shop steward at Hussey Copper.
Bob Williams is ready for a new challenge: He wants to be your next State Representative in the PA-15th. Williams is a dedicated worker who is eager to bring change to Western PA.- Rural broadband access for all
- Sustainable jobs
- More green
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 20, 2020
