Ricky Alvin Williams (born September 24, 1952) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the

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since 2023. Williams previously served as a

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member of the

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from 2017 to 2023.

Education

Williams attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.

Career

Williams was a former co-owner of a funeral home and cemetery. On November 8, 2016, Williams won an election to become a member of the

for District 145. William defeated St. Sen. Floyd Griffin with 56.57% of the votes. He succeeded Independent

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. Williams took office on January 9, 2017. District 145 covers all of Baldwin County, and a significant portion of Putnam County. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Williams won re-election unopposed and continued serving District 145. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Williams won his third term, defeating Quentin Howell with 56.16% of the vote. In December 2021, Williams announced he would run for the Georgia State Senate District 25 seat to replace

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who ran for

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Personal life

Williams' wife is Donna Williams. They have three children.

References

External links

Ricky Williams at ballotpedia.org

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