Stephen T. Williams

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Steve Williams
47th Mayor of Huntington
In office
January 1, 2013 –January 1, 2025
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Results

2024 West Virginia gubernatorial election [26]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Patrick Morrisey 459,300 61.99% Decrease2.svg 1.50%
Democratic Steve Williams 233,97631.58%Increase2.svg 1.36%
Libertarian Erika Kolenich21,2282.87%Steady2.svg
Constitution S. Marshall Wilson 16,8282.27%N/A
Mountain Chase Linko-Looper9,5961.30%Decrease2.svg 0.14%
Total votes731,067 100.00% N/A
Republican hold
By congressional district

Morrisey won both congressional districts. [27]

DistrictMorriseyWilliamsRepresentative
1st 60%34% Carol Miller
2nd 63%30% Alex Mooney (118th Congress)
Riley Moore (119th Congress)

Personal life

Williams is married to Mary Poindexter Williams and has two step-daughters. He serves as an officer of various organizations affiliated with Marshall University and attends Trinity Episcopal Church. [4]

Williams has been featured on the television adaptation of the podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me . In the show, Williams is consulted by Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Griffin McElroy regularly, including discussions of whether the three can be named honorary mayors or host a tarantula-themed parade in downtown Huntington. [28]

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