Ann Williams (politician)

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Ann Williams
Ann Williams Illinois Representative.jpg
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
2011
Preceded by John Fritchey
Personal details
Born 1968 (age 55–56)
Political party Democratic
Alma mater University of Iowa
Drake University
Profession State Representative

Ann M. Williams (born 1968) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who has represented the 11th District since 2011.[1] The district includes the Chicago neighborhoods of West Lakeview, Roscoe Village and North Center, as well as parts of Lincoln Park and Lincoln Square.

Education and career

Williams received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Iowa in 1992 and a J.D. from Drake University in 1994.[1][2] As an attorney, she served as Assistant Attorney General in the office of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.[3]

State Representative

Williams was elected to her first term as state representative of Illinois’ 11th District in 2010 to replace John Fritchey who chose to run for a seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Williams was supported by both of Chicago's major newspapers. The Chicago Tribune noted in its endorsement that "It's good to see that she believes party leaders shouldn't be exempt from the new campaign contribution caps imposed on everyone else."[4] The Chicago Sun-Times called her "bright and conscientious" and noted her work for Attorney General Lisa Madigan and as a staff attorney for the state House.[5] Williams focused her campaign on protecting women and children from sex offenders, fighting for greater access to affordable healthcare, and making government open and accountable to the people.[6] Her Committee assignments include Judiciary I - Civil Law; Consumer Protection; Adoption Reform; Business Occupational Licenses; Environmental Health; and Government Operations Subcommittee.[1]

Williams won reelection to a second term in 2012. She ran unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9] Williams was re-elected to a third term in November 2014.[10]

Political positions

Williams is pro-choice and favors the legalization of same-sex marriage.[11] She was a co-sponsor of the bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois.[12] Williams was the only Chicago lawmaker in the Illinois House to vote against a bill supported by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel allowing speed-detection cameras near schools and parks throughout the city.[13]

Electoral history

District 11 February 2, 2010 Democratic primary election result[14]

Candidate Votes Percentage
Ann M. Williams 5,662 46.23%
Daniel Farley 3,927 32.06%
Ed Mullen 2,659 21.71%

District 11 November 2, 2010 General election[15]

Candidate (Party) Votes Percentage
Ann M. Williams (D) 21,813 71.14%
Scott Tucker (R) 8,851 28.86%

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Representative Ann Williams page, Illinois General Assembly website, accessed November 20, 2011
  2. Ann Williams profile at Storino, Ramello & Durkin
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  7. Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
  8. Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results"
  9. Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,”
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