Ryan Williams[2] (born June 1,[3] 1973)[4] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 42 since January 2011. In 2016, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Republican Caucus Chairman.[5]
Williams earned his BS in biology from Carson–Newman College (now Carson–Newman University). While in attendance, he was a stand-out athlete on the University's Division II Men's Soccer team.
In 2023, Williams supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules.[7]
Elections
In 2016, Williams ran unopposed in the August 4, 2016 Republican Primary and won the November 7, 2016 General Election with 17,486 votes (74.50%) against Democratic nominee Amos Powers.[8]
In 2014, Williams was unopposed for the August 7, 2014 Republican Primary and won the November 4, 2014 General election with 10,054 votes (71.8%) against Democratic nominee Mike Walsh.[9]
In 2012, Williams was unopposed for the August 2, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 4,772 votes,[10] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 15,049 votes (71.4%) against Democratic nominee Thomas Willoughby.[11]
In 2010, Williams challenged District 42 incumbent Democratic Representative Henry Fincher. Williams ran in the August 5, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 3,941 votes (71.0%),[12] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 9,222 votes (55.3%) against Representative Fincher.[13]
