Edwin Gex Williams (pronounced /ˈdʒeɪ/ JAY; born August 22, 1952) is an American politician from Kentucky. He is a member of the Republican Party and has represented District 20 in the Kentucky Senate since January 1, 2023.[1] Williams's experience includes working as an internet and IT consultant. He resides in Verona, Kentucky.[2] From 1991 to 1992 Williams represented Kentucky House District 60. In 1993, he served in the Kentucky Senate, representing District 24 until 1998.[3] He ran for Kentucky's 4th congressional district in the 1998 elections, but lost the general election to Ken Lucas.[4]
Gex Williams | |
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| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Hornback |
| Constituency | 20th |
| In office March 3, 1993 – January 1, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Dick Roeding (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Katie Kratz Stine |
| Constituency | 24th |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | William McBee |
| Succeeded by | Kenny French (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1952 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Verona, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |