Vincent Williams (Georgia)
Vincent Williams (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 117. Williams is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Vincent Williams served in the U.S. Navy from 1999 to 2010. Williams earned a high school diploma from Locust Grove High School and a bachelor's degree from Trident University International in 2007. Williams' career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Mary Ann Santos (D), Tony Brown (D), Kim Thomas Smith (D), Tiffany Walker (D), and Vincent Williams (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 117 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Vincent Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses.
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I come from a proud family of service people wlho believed that when you see a problem in your community, you don’t just talk about it, you step up and do something about it. That same belief has guided me throughout my life, from 27 years in the U.S. Navy, to the classroom mentoring young leaders, to serving as a City Councilman and Mayor for Locust Grove.
I’m running because I want to continue serving you, the people of Georgia House District 117. Our communities deserve living-wage jobs that can sustain families, schools that prepare our children for the future, and safe neighborhoods where every resident feels protected and valued. With nearly a decade of government leadership experience, I’ve learned how to navigate the challenges of public service, finding real solutions, cutting through red tape, and getting things done. I understand that progress doesn’t come from partisanship; it comes from purpose, partnership, and putting people first.- Economic Stability
Families in Henry County should not have to choose between paying the bills and caring for their loved ones. Too many are stretched thin by the rising costs of childcare, healthcare, and housing. As a small business owner, I know the pressures facing both families and employers.
- I will fight to expand access to affordable childcare, create incentives for affordable workforce housing, and strengthen family protections like paid leave and fair wages to give working families more stability.
- Veterans
As a 27-year Navy veteran, I know the challenges our service members face when they return home. Too many veterans in Henry County and across Ge orgia struggle with access to healthcare, affordable housing, and good-paying jobs.
- I will fight to expand mental and physical health services, bring more clinics and resources to underserved areas, and create new workforce training programs that help veterans transition into careers in logistics, construction, IT, and public safety fields that are already strong in our district.
- Fixing Georgia's Healthcare System: Real Solutions That Work
State Marketplace Subsidies Georgia already operates a health insurance marketplace, Georgia Access. While applicants may qualify for Medicaid or Peach Care for Kids, strict eligibility rules leave too many adults without coverage. Today, many working Georgians rely on federal premium tax credits to afford insurance, but those credits are scheduled to expire in 2026 under recently passed federal budget legislation.
Georgia cannot afford to wait. Solution: Create state-level marketplace subsidies to help working families afford coverage when federal assistance disappears.
Proof: States like California and Massachusetts expanded state marketplace subsidies and now rank among the h
Education is the key to opportunity, and every child in District 117 deserves a fair chance of succeeding. Our schools are under pressure from rapid growth, and our teachers are being asked to do more with less.
- I will modernize the 40-year-old QBE formula to reflect current classroom realities, including poverty levels, technology needs, and mental health support.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 13, 2026
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