It’s the 12 Days of Ballotpedia! Your gift powers the trusted, unbiased information voters need heading into 2026. Donate now!
Robert Williams (Alaska lieutenant governor candidate)
Robert L. "Bob" Williams was a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska in the 2014 elections.[1]
Biography
Williams worked part-time in high school at Williams Sawmill. In college, he spent two summers working for Unocal on offshore oil platforms near Nikiski. Williams also served in the Peace Corps in Gambia teaching math.
He returned to the U. S. and taught math in New York City during a two-year fellowship at Columbia University. Upon returning to Alaska, Williams continue to teach math in Nome and Mat-Su.
He is currently studying for a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration.[2]
Education
- Palmer High School
- Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering from University of Alaska – Fairbanks
- Two year fellowship at Columbia University
Elections
2014
Williams ran for election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. Williams sought nomination in the ADL primary on August 19, 2014, and was defeated by Democrat Hollis French.[1] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
ADL primary - August 19, 2014
| Lieutenant Governor of Alaska Democratic-Libertarian-Independence Primary, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Hollis French (Democratic) |
62.1% | 40,271 | ||
| Robert "Bob" Williams (Democratic) | 25.2% | 16,358 | ||
| Andrew C. Lee (Libertarian) |
12.7% | 8,238 | ||
| Total Votes | 64,867 | |||
| Election results via Alaska Division of Elections. | ||||
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Williams is married to Connie Williams, a counselor in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and they have two children, Kevin and Cassidy. Williams speaks Mandinka, which he learned in the Peace Corps.[2]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Bob + Williams + Lieutenant + Governor + Alaska"
See also
External links
Footnotes
 |
State of Alaska Juneau (capital) |
|---|---|
| Elections |
What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2025 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures |
| Government |
Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy |
