Hardy Williams was an American

United States

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 politician

Politician

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 who served as a Democratic

Democratic Party (United States)

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 member of the Pennsylvania State Senate

Pennsylvania State Senate

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Background

He faced criticism in the 1980s for questions over his campaign finance practices. In 1998, he retired hours before the deadline to file nominating petitions, allowing his son Anthony Hardy Williams the opportunity to run unopposed for his father's 8th senatorial district

Pennsylvania Senate, District 8

Pennsylvania's 8th Senatorial District includes parts of Delaware And Philadelphia CountiesDelaware County* Darby Township * Collingdale* Colwyn* Darby* Folcroft* Glenolden* Lansdowne* Norwood* Prospect Park* Ridley Park...

 seat. The younger Williams had already filed his nominating petitions to run for his House seat, so he remained on both ballots. He resigned his House seat when he won both elections simultaneously.

Williams died on January 7, 2010 at the Kearsley Home in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia.

External links

• Hardy Williams (D)