Donald E. Williams Jr.

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Donald Williams
President pro tempore of the Connecticut State Senate
In office July 1, 2004 – January 7, 2015
Preceded by	Kevin Sullivan
Succeeded by	Martin Looney
Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 29th district
In office January 6, 1993 – January 7, 2015
Preceded by	Kevin Johnston
Succeeded by	Mae Flexer
Personal details
Born	(1957-07-01) July 1, 1957 (age 67) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Laura Williams
Children	Nina Williams
Alma mater	Syracuse University Washington and Lee University

Donald E. Williams Jr. (born July 1, 1957) was first elected to the Connecticut General Assembly in a special election in 1993. Prior to his service in the State Senate, he served two terms as the First Selectman for the town of Thompson. In July 2004, Senator Williams was elected to serve as the President Pro Tempore, the highest-ranking legislator in the Connecticut General Assembly. He was reelected to this post five times, in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013.

He serves as the Chair of the Legislative Management Committee and Vice-Chair of the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee. He is Co-Chair of the Barack Obama for President Connecticut Leadership Council.^[1]