Rep. Williams announces run for 7th District
FLORENCE–Surrounded by supporters along with his wife Janice, five-term South Carolina State Representative, businessman, and combat veteran Robert Williams announced Monday his bid for congress in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District.
Williams, native of Darlington, is a Democrat who believes that it’s time for change in Washington.
“What is happening now in our capital is a complete disgrace. It’s time for less bickering and more doing,” Williams said.
Williams worked for the Marion/Dillon County Department of Special Needs Board and also owned an adult care center in Darlington. He worked with Correction Medical Services, Fatherhood and Circle Park. He spent most of his adult life working in human services throughout the Pee Dee area. Robert is now a business development consultant.
While growing up in the Pee Dee, Robert was taught strong family values and the importance of respecting others. He learned the meaning of character, integrity, and public service at an early age. Robert decided to seek public office and was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2006 and has been re-elected five times from District 62, encompassing parts of Florence and Darlington Counties.
While continuing to serve in the South Carolina Army National Guard, Robert was called up to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004 and has served over 20 years in the National Guard.
“I believe in supporting the brave men and women who serve in our military…however it seems as though our incumbent congressman has been absent without leave,” said Williams adding, “He seems more concerned with spending time with his Washington big wigs than he does talking with folks in our district. Our hard-working families deserve better.”
As congressman, Williams said he will focus on:
• Restoring economic security for the middle class
• Working to bring more good-paying jobs to the district
• Supporting our troops and veterans
• Ensuring affordable healthcare for everyone
• Making sure our children receive the best education possible.
Williams is planning to wage an aggressive grassroots campaign while holding “listening stops” across the district.
Willaims is married to Janice Ham-Williams and has three boys, Jacobie, Rodrick, and Jarell. He is also the grandfather of two boys and one girl. Robert is very active in his community where he serves on numerous boards and advisory committees. He is active in his local church, where he serves on the Administrative Leadership Team.
