Eric Williams (Nebraska)

Eric Williams

Nonpartisan

Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors Subdivision 6

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2031

Years in position

7

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Westside High School

Bachelor's

Rice University, 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Omaha, NE

Profession

Engineering manager

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Eric Williams is a member of the Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors in Nebraska, representing Subdivision 6. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 9, 2031.

Williams ran for re-election to the Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors to represent Subdivision 6 in Nebraska. He won 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

Eric Williams was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He earned a high school diploma from Westside High School, and a bachelor's degree from Rice University in 2005. His career experience includes working as an engineering manager.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Omaha, Nebraska (2024)

General election

General election for Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors Subdivision 6

Incumbent Eric Williams won election in the general election for Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors Subdivision 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Williams (Nonpartisan)	97.5	25,895
		Other/Write-in votes	2.5	662

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,557
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Williams advanced from the primary for Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors Subdivision 6.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Williams in this election.

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2018)

General election

General election for Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors Subdivision 6

Eric Williams defeated Thomas Barrett in the general election for Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors Subdivision 6 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Williams (Nonpartisan)	57.1	12,476
	Submit photo	Thomas Barrett (Nonpartisan)	42.9	9,362

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,838
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Thomas Barrett and Eric Williams advanced from the primary for Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors Subdivision 6.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mort Sullivan (Nonpartisan)

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Eric Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have worked professionally for approximately 15 years in natural resource conservation and protection, and have served on the OPPD Board of Directors since being elected in 2018.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Fair Rates
• Public Engagement
• Clean Energy

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

affordable and reliable electricity service, clean energy, climate action, environmental justice

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, transparency, accountability

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Board members at OPPD provide oversight and accountability on behalf of our customer owners. The role includes serving as directors of operations by setting what outcomes need to be achieved at the utility, as regulators in electric ratemaking, and as customer advocates for people throughout our community.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I am focused on leading OPPD in the early phases of the clean energy transition, with an equitable distribution of the benefits as we transition from legacy assets to new equipment and technology which will provide increasingly reliable and resilient energy services.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska AFL-CIO, Climate Cabinet

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Public power works to meet the needs of our community with responsibility to help our customer owners understand both the costs for operating the utility, and the revenues which pay for those costs. This is described in the annual Corporate Operating Plan, with monthly updates on specific actions, and during quarterly reporting on progress toward goals. Top level objectives are set through Strategic Directive policies with annual monitoring reports submitted publicly for review and approval by the Board of Directors.

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