Ann M. Williams

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Ann M. Williams
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Democratic Party

Illinois House of Representatives District 11
Tenure

2011 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

13

Compensation

Base salary

$89,250/year

Per diem

$166/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Iowa

Law

Drake University Law School

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Profession
Attorney
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Ann M. Williams (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 11. She assumed office in 2011. Her current term ends on January 8, 2025.

Williams (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 11. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

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Williams earned her B.S. in journalism and political science from the University of Iowa and her J.D. from Drake University Law School.[1] Her professional experience includes working as an attorney with the firm of Storino, Ramello & Durkin, on the government affairs team for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, as a legislative director in the office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan, clerk for Illinois First District Appellate Court Judge Margaret O'Mara Frossard and staff attorney for Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan.[2]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Williams was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Williams was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Williams was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Illinois committee assignments, 2017
• Judiciary - Civil, Vice chair
• Labor & Commerce
• Police & First Responders
• Tourism, Hospitality, and Craft Industries, Chair
• Veterans' Affairs

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on November 5, 2024.

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Ann M. Williams (D)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Ann M. Williams
Ann M. Williams
 
100.0
 
17,196

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 17,196
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams defeated Marc James in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ann M. Williams
Ann M. Williams (D)
 
85.5
 
36,894
Image of Marc James
Marc James (R) Candidate Connection
 
14.5
 
6,265

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 43,159
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Ann M. Williams
Ann M. Williams
 
100.0
 
15,091

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 15,091
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2020

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ann M. Williams
Ann M. Williams (D)
 
100.0
 
50,970

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 50,970
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on March 17, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Ann M. Williams
Ann M. Williams
 
100.0
 
23,890

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 23,890
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2018

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ann M. Williams
Ann M. Williams (D)
 
100.0
 
42,291

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 42,291
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ann M. Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 11 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ann M. Williams
Ann M. Williams
 
100.0
 
17,007

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 17,007
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2016

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[3]

Incumbent Ann M. Williams defeated Gary Mandell in the Illinois House of Representatives District 11 general election.[4][5]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 11 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ann M. Williams Incumbent 71.56% 38,028
     Republican Gary Mandell 28.44% 15,115
Total Votes 53,143
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections


Incumbent Ann M. Williams ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 11 Democratic primary.[6][7]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ann M. Williams Incumbent (unopposed)

Gary Mandell ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 11 Republican primary.[8][9]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Gary Mandell  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Ann M. Williams ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]

2012

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2012

Williams won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11. Williams ran unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 11, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAnn M. Williams Incumbent 100% 35,783
Total Votes 35,783

2010

Williams defeated Scott Tucker in the November 2, 2010, general election.[16]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 11 (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Ann M. Williams (D) 21,813 71.14%
Scott Tucker (R) 8,851 28.86%

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

Ann M. Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Ann M. Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Williams' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[17]

Budget

  • Excerpt: "Ann's budget priorities include paying down our backlog of bills, and funding education and our most critical human services. We must continue to streamline, consolidate and cut where we can. In Ann's first term, many worthwhile programs and services were significantly cut and unfortunately these cuts must continue. The budget that was ultimately passed, however, preserved funding for the most critical human services. Until there is significant economic recovery, the State's budget situation will continue to be extremely challenging. Ann will continue to make the tough choices necessary to get us back on track."

Education

  • Excerpt: "Ann strongly advocates maximizing funding for education, and understands that strong schools make strong communities - and vice versa. Ann has joined a coalition of legislators working to increase the role the State plays in funding our children's education and address the overreliance on property taxes for this purpose."

Environment

  • Excerpt: "Ann understands that protecting our environment must be a top priority, and believes economic development and environmental protection can and should go hand in hand. Ann will continue to push for cleaner air and water. This includes reducing emissions from coal-fired power plants, obtaining power from cleaner energy sources, and adequately funding public transportation."

Healthcare

  • Excerpt: "Ann is committed to ensuring all Illinoisans have access to the best quality healthcare possible, and has supported policies to make that happen in Illinois. In her first term, Ann sponsored a groundbreaking bill, HB 1825, to provide for parity in coverage of cancer medications. When faced with a devastating cancer diagnosis, a patient's only concern should be getting the best treatment possible - not how much it costs. However, many patients have been forced to forego the most advanced treatment options due to insurance coverage limits. Ann also helped defeat legislation that would create major exemptions to Illinois' smoking ban, and will continue to fight to keep this ban intact."

Job growth and business development

  • Excerpt: "Improving the climate for businesses large and small in Illinois is a top priority. In her first term, Ann supported a bill containing significant reforms of the workers compensation system in Illinois. Also, she has advocated for a comprehensive review of our corporate tax structure - identifying and implementing real, long term solutions to help Illinois businesses create and retain jobs, and to provide the stability necessary for job growth."

Seniors

  • Excerpt: "Ann supports policies and legislation to make sure that our seniors have the tools and resources to enjoy safe, productive, healthy lives. Ann supports the development and maintenance of an array of affordable housing options for seniors in all communities - ensuring that seniors are able to live in their own neighborhoods and continue to be an integral part of community life."

LGBT

  • Excerpt: "Ann believes all of us deserve equal protection and access to benefits, regardless of sexual orientation. Ann strongly supports and will work toward full marriage equality on behalf of all the families in the 11th District."

Reproductive rights

  • Excerpt: "Ann is absolutely committed to preserving every woman's access to reproductive heath services, and will work against any attempt to limit or restrict this right. She supports common sense sex education that will provide our children the basic healthcare information necessary to make the right choices for their future."

Campaign finance summary

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Ann M. Williams campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Illinois House of Representatives District 11Won general$112,463 $86,359
2022Illinois House of Representatives District 11Won general$201,245 $143,606
2020Illinois House of Representatives District 11Won general$149,485 N/A**
2018Illinois House of Representatives District 11Won general$178,418 N/A**
2016Illinois House of Representatives, District 11Won $205,115 N/A**
2014Illinois House of Representatives, District 11Won $121,636 N/A**
2012Illinois State House, District 11Won $155,681 N/A**
2010Illinois State House, District 11Won $360,964 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Storino, Ramello & Durkin, Attorneys at Law, "Bio of Ann M. Williams," accessed June 17, 2011
    2. ↑ Official campaign website, "About Ann," accessed February 21, 2014
    3. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
    4. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    5. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
    6. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
    7. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    8. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
    9. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    10. ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
    11. ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
    12. ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
    13. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
    14. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
    15. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
    16. ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
    17. ↑ Official campaign website, "Legislation," accessed February 21, 2014
    18. ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
    19. ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017

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