Marty Williams

Martin E. "Marty" Williams (born March 5, 1951) was a Republican member of the Senate of Virginia from 1996 to 2008.

Early life and career

Williams was born in Virginia on March 5, 1951.^[1]

Political career

Williams served on the Newport News 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.^[2] Stall went on to lose her election to Democrat John Miller.

References

1. ^ Our Campaigns
2. ^ Stall gets GOP nod over Sen. Williams, by Kimball Payne. Daily Press June 13, 2007.

Senate of Virginia
Preceded by Hunter Andrews	Virginia Senate, District 1 1996–2008	Succeeded by John C. Miller

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Name	Williams, Marty
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Short description	Member of the Senate of Virginia
Date of birth	March 5, 1951
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