Stephen T. Williams
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Stephen T. "Steve" Williams (born 1955/1956)[1] is an American politician who is the current mayor of Huntington, West Virginia. His campaign against his predecessor, Kim Wolfe, in the 2012 mayoral election marked the first time a sitting city official challenged an incumbent mayor since Huntington switched to a strong mayor form of government in 1985.[2] Williams previously served as Huntington's city manager, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and a member of the Huntington City Council. On September 4, 2023, he became the first Democrat to declare candidacy for Governor of West Virginia in the 2024 West Virginia gubernatorial election.[3]
Steve Williams | |
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Mayor of Huntington | |
Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Kim Wolfe |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office December 1, 1986 – December 1, 1994 | |
Succeeded by | Evan Jenkins |
Constituency | 13th district (1986–1992) 16th district (1992–1994) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1955 or 1956 (age 67–68) |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Marshall University (BA) West Virginia University (MPA) |