Martin Edward Williams (born March 5, 1951) is a

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politician who served in the

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from 1996 to 2008.

Early life and career

Williams was born in Virginia on March 5, 1951.

Political career

Williams served on the

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City Council for six years and was twice elected Vice-Mayor by his peers. In 1995, Williams challenged long-term Senator Hunter Andrews in the 1st Senate District and defeated him. In 2007, Williams was challenged in the Republican Primary and was defeated by conservative local activist Patricia "Tricia" Stall. Stall gets GOP nod over Sen. Williams, by Kimball Payne. ''Daily Press'' June 13, 2007.
/ref> Stall went on to lose her election to Democrat John Miller.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Marty 1951 births Living people Republican Party Virginia state senators Politicians from Newport News, Virginia Virginia city council members