George E. Williams is an American politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 7th Legislative District from 1994 to 1996. Elected as a Democrat, Williams switched to the Republican Party while in office.
A graduate of Merchantville High School, Williams served on the Maple Shade Township Council from 1989 to 1997 and as the township's mayor for his final five years in office.'Candidate profile for George E. Williams",The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 29, 1997. Accessed December 4, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "George E. Williams Maple Shade Age: 53 Occupation: Real Estate, Williams Investments Co. Education: Merchantville High School; Naval Air Training School."
In the 1993 general election, Williams (with 30,896 votes) and his Democratic running mate Steven M. Petrillo (with 30,982) defeated Republican incumbents Priscilla B. Anderson (24,122) and José F. Sosa (24,354).General Election Returns for the Office of Senate and Assembly for Election Held November 2, 1993, New Jersey Department of State, updated November 24, 1993. Accessed December 4, 2022.
Criticizing the Democratic Party leadership in Camden County for snubbing his bid for re-nomination, Williams became a Republican on June 27, 1995.Turcol, Thomas. "Williams joins GOP, assailing Democrats in Camden County; George Williams had not been re-nominated to his seat. He said party leaders 'removed' him.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 28, 1995. Accessed December 4, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "With a parting shot at Democratic Party power brokers, State Assemblyman George E. Williams joined the ranks of the Republicans yesterday in a move the GOP hopes will enhance its chances of winning two South Jersey Assembly seats."
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