Brian Williams (Ohio politician)
Encyclopedia
Brian Williams is a Democratic
politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives
.
, Williams moved to politics after a long career in the Akron City School System
.
resigned early to take another job in 2004, Republicans appointed Marilyn Slaby
to a potential viable seat for Democrats. Benefitting from name recognition and a potentially good year for Democrats, Williams entered the race. He defeated Slaby by fewer than 1000 votes to take his seat. He won reelection in 2006 easily.
By 2008, Democrats were on the verge of taking over the majority in the Ohio House of Representatives
. While the hometown Akron Beacon Journal
newspaper supported Williams' opponent Randy Cole, Williams won a third term, as Democrats took control of the majority. Two years later, Republicans
took control by ousting thirteen Democrats, including Williams.
With the 2010 cycle, Marilyn Slaby
's husband, Lynn Slaby
, ran for the seat formerly held by his wife, and challenged Williams. In an overwhelmingly Republican year, Slaby defeated Williams. Following his defeat, Williams retired.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
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Life and career
A former educator and school superintendentSuperintendent
Superintendent may refer to:*Superintendent , Superintendent of Police, SP, Senior Superintendent of Police or SSP - a police rank*Superintendent or Superintendent of Prison, Superintendent of Jail, Senior Superintendent of Jail - a rank in prisons - head of a district, central or special prison...
, Williams moved to politics after a long career in the Akron City School System
Akron, Ohio
Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
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Ohio House of Representatives
When Representative, Bryan C. WilliamsBryan C. Williams
Bryan C. Williams was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from -2004. He resigned on March 5, 2004 to become the Summit County, Ohio Chair of the Board of Elections. He was succeeded by Marilyn Slaby, who went on to lose to another Brian Williams, who was a Democrat.-External links:*...
resigned early to take another job in 2004, Republicans appointed Marilyn Slaby
Marilyn Slaby
Marilyn Slaby was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Appointed in 2004, to complete the term started by Bryan C. Williams. She lost reelection in 2004 to Brian Williams.-External links:**...
to a potential viable seat for Democrats. Benefitting from name recognition and a potentially good year for Democrats, Williams entered the race. He defeated Slaby by fewer than 1000 votes to take his seat. He won reelection in 2006 easily.
By 2008, Democrats were on the verge of taking over the majority in the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
. While the hometown Akron Beacon Journal
Akron Beacon Journal
The Akron Beacon Journal is a four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning morning newspaper in Akron, Ohio, United States, and published by Black Press Ltd.. It is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. The paper places a strong emphasis on local news and business...
newspaper supported Williams' opponent Randy Cole, Williams won a third term, as Democrats took control of the majority. Two years later, Republicans
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
took control by ousting thirteen Democrats, including Williams.
With the 2010 cycle, Marilyn Slaby
Marilyn Slaby
Marilyn Slaby was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Appointed in 2004, to complete the term started by Bryan C. Williams. She lost reelection in 2004 to Brian Williams.-External links:**...
's husband, Lynn Slaby
Lynn Slaby
Lynn Slaby is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives who has served since January 2011. He is the husband of former Representative Marilyn Slaby. He serves as Chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee, and is the only first term representative to hold a gavel.-Career:Slaby was born and...
, ran for the seat formerly held by his wife, and challenged Williams. In an overwhelmingly Republican year, Slaby defeated Williams. Following his defeat, Williams retired.