Thomas David Williams, known as Tommy Williams (born December 17, 1956),[2] is a Republican former member of the Texas Senate, who represented District 4 in The Woodlands in Montgomery County in the Houston suburbs.
Tommy Williams | |
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 4th district | |
In office January 14, 2003 – October 25, 2013 | |
Preceded by | David Bernsen |
Succeeded by | Brandon Creighton |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
In office January 14, 1997 – January 14, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Brady |
Succeeded by | Rob Eissler |
Personal details | |
Born | Marshall, Texas, U.S. | December 17, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marsha |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | The Woodlands, Texas |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University (BBA)[1] |
Profession | Banker |
Website | Campaign website Tommy Williams on Facebook |
Background
editWilliams was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2002, after incumbent District 4 Senator David Bernsen, a Democrat, declined to seek re-election after redistricting changed the composition of the district. (Bernsen instead ran unsuccessfully for Texas Land Commissioner, losing that race to Jerry E. Patterson.)[3]
After more than ten years in office, Williams, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, was in October 2013 in the process of resigning, to accept a government relations position at his alma mater, Texas A&M University in College Station. On October 3, Williams confirmed that he would not run again in the Republican primary election scheduled for March 4, 2014.[4]
Williams previously served three terms from 1997 to 2003 in the Texas House of Representatives. Williams has served as president of Woodforest Financial Services, an affiliate of Woodforest National Bank. Williams started his new position at Texas A&M on December 2, 2013.[5]
Among those seeking to fill Williams' Senate seat were neighboring State Representatives Steve Toth of District 15 in The Woodlands and Brandon Creighton of District 16 in Conroe, both of Montgomery County. Creighton defeated Toth in a runoff election to claim the seat.
Election results
editMost recent election
edit2004
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams (Incumbent) | 176,464 | 100.00 | +36.47 | |
Majority | 176,464 | 100.00 | +72.93 | ||
Turnout | 176,464 | +15.30 | |||
Republican hold |
Previous elections
edit2002
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams | 97,237 | 63.53 | +18.69 | |
Democratic | Mike Smith | 55,808 | 36.47 | −18.69 | |
Majority | 41,429 | 27.07 | +16.76 | ||
Turnout | 153,045 | +10.28 | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Michael Galloway | 5,320 | 46.11 | +11.32 | |
✓ | Tommy Williams | 6,218 | 53.89 | +8.69 |
Majority | 898 | 0.92 | ||
Turnout | 11,538 |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Martin Basaldua | 4,571 | 20.01 | ||
✓ | Michael Galloway | 7,947 | 34.79 | |
✓ | Tommy Williams | 10,327 | 45.20 | |
Turnout | 22,845 |
2000
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams (Incumbent) | 53,164 | 88.38 | +18.78 | |
Libertarian | Allen Wolf | 6,988 | 11.62 | +11.62 | |
Majority | 46,176 | 76.77 | +37.56 | ||
Turnout | 60,152 | +63.81 | |||
Republican hold |
1998
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams (Incumbent) | 25,558 | 69.60 | +0.65 | |
Democratic | Larry R. Hickman | 11,163 | 30.40 | −0.65 | |
Majority | 14,395 | 39.20 | +1.30 | ||
Turnout | 36,721 | −26.11 | |||
Republican hold |
1996
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Williams | 34,264 | 68.94 | −31.05 | |
Democratic | Peter B. Plotts | 15,431 | 31.05 | +11.03 | |
Majority | 18,833 | 37.90 | −62.10 | ||
Turnout | 49,695 | +74.34 | |||
Republican hold |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nelda Luce Blair | 3,733 | 40.39 | +11.37 | |
✓ | Tommy Williams | 5,509 | 59.60 | +25.38 |
Majority | 1,776 | 19.22 | ||
Turnout | 9,242 |
Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jim Alexander | 2,613 | 20.02 | ||
✓ | Nelda Luce Blair | 3,788 | 29.02 | |
A.R. Mikhail | 1,919 | 14.70 | ||
A. Neal Sample | 264 | 2.02 | ||
✓ | Tommy Williams | 4,468 | 34.23 | |
Turnout | 13,052 |
References
edit- ^ "Tommy Williams (Texas)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (September 13, 2002). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2006.
- ^ Jeorge Zarazua. "Bernsen wins Demo race for land commissioner." Beaumont Enterprise. March 12, 2002. Accessed April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Allen Reed, Texas Sen. Tommy Williams to leave Senate; may take job at Texas A&M University System, October 4, 2013". Bryan-College Station Eagle. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ Stewart, Katy. Retired state senator joins Texas A&M leadership, Houston Business Journal, November 1, 2013.
- ^ "2004 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2002 Republican Party Primary Runoff Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2002 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1998 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1996 Republican Party Primary Runoff Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
- ^ "1996 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
External links
edit- Senate of Texas - Senator Tommy Williams
- Tommy Williams Texas Senator campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Tommy Williams (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Tommy Williams
- Appearances on C-SPAN