Bob Williams (Washington politician)

Bob Williams
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
In office January 10, 1983 – January 9, 1989
Preceded by	John Erak
Succeeded by	George L. Raiter
Constituency	19th
In office January 8, 1979 – January 10, 1983
Preceded by	William “Bill” Paris
Succeeded by	Joe Tanner
Constituency	18th
Personal details
Born	Gomer Robert Williams (1942-02-08)February 8, 1942 Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	March 15, 2022(2022-03-15) (aged 80) Longview, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jane Williams
Children	3
Education	Pennsylvania State University (BA)
Occupation	Accountant

Gomer Robert Williams (February 8, 1942 – March 15, 2022) was an American accountant and politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 18th district from 1979 to 1983 and the 19th district from 1983 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Washington in 1988, losing to incumbent Democrat Booth Gardner by over 24 percentage points.[1] In 1991, he founded the conservative think tank Freedom Foundation.[2][3]

He died in Longview, Washington on March 15, 2022.[3]

References

1. "THE 1988 ELECTIONS: West; WASHINGTON". The New York Times. November 9, 1988. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
2. "Bob Williams Passes: Champion of Freedom, Friend of Mackinac Center". Mackinac Center for Public Policy. March 16, 2022.
3. "Bob Williams, Freedom Foundation founder, dies". Freedom Foundation. March 16, 2022.

Party political offices
Preceded by John Spellman	Republican nominee for Governor of Washington 1988	Succeeded by Ken Eikenberry