Phil Williams (Alabama state senator)

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Phil Williams
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Williams in 2012
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 10th district
In office
2010–2018
Republican Phil Williams (incumbent) 17,967 52.0% −1.6%
Democratic Larry Means 16,53047.9%+1.7%
Write-in 450.1%-0.1%
Total votes34,542 100.0%
Republican hold
2010 Alabama Senate, 10th district, general election results [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Phil Williams 20,249 53.6%
Democratic Larry Means (incumbent)17,45946.2%
Write-in 510.2%
Total votes37,759 100.0%
Republican gain from Democratic
2010 Alabama Senate, 10th district, Republican Party primary results [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Phil Williams 8,662 82.8%
Republican Paul Peloquin1,79517.2%
Total votes10,457 100.0%

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