Bob Williams (Washington politician)
Robert Williams (born 1941 or 1942)[1] is an American accountant and politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 18th district from 1979 to 1983 and the 19th district from 1983 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Washington in 1988, losing to incumbent Democrat Booth Gardner by over 24 percentage points.[2]
Bob Williams | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 9, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | John Erak |
| Succeeded by | George L. Raiter |
| Constituency | 19th |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 10, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | William “Bill” Paris |
| Succeeded by | Joe Tanner |
| Constituency | 18th |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941/1942 (age 79–80) Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Williams |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Longview, Washington, U.S. |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University (BA) |
| Occupation | Accountant |
References
- "Legislative Manual 1987-1988" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- "THE 1988 ELECTIONS: West; WASHINGTON". The New York Times. November 9, 1988. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
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