D. Wade Williams Explained

D. Wade Williams is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2023. He represents Kentucky's 4th House district which includes all of Hopkins County.^[1]

Background

Williams is the former police chief in Madisonville, Kentucky.^[2] Before this role, he served in the United States Army Reserve for 11 years and was in active service for four years including during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Williams earned a Bachelor of Science in organizational management from Oakland City University in 2001 and later earned a Master of Public Administration from Murray State University.^[3]

He identifies as a Baptist.

Electoral history

• 2022 Incumbent representative Lynn Bechler was redistricted from Kentucky's 4th House district to Kentucky's 12th House district. Williams won the 2022 republican primary, receiving 1,665 votes against David Sharp. Williams won the November 8, 2022, general election with 10,624 votes against Democratic candidate Byron Hobgood.
• 2024 Williams was unopposed in the 2024 republican primary and won the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 15,146 votes (75.3%) against Democratic candidate Lloyd Smith.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission . 2023-11-11 . legislature.ky.gov.
2. Web site: Kight . Adam . 2022-01-20 . Wade Williams Announces Intent to Run for Kentucky State Rep. of Hopkins County . 2023-11-11 . WEVV 44News.
3. Web site: D. Wade Williams . 2023-11-11 . Ballotpedia.
4. Web site: Commonwealth of Kentucky November 5, 2024, Official General Election Results . December 2, 2024 . Kentucky State Board of Elections . 31.