Gex Williams
Gex Williams (Republican Party) (also known as Jay) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Williams (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 20. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Gex Williams graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1970. Williams earned a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences and a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida in 1975 and 1977, respectively. His career experience includes working as an IT consultant with Wi2, an executive advisor with the Commonweatlh of Kentucky, and the vice president and an insurance agent with Capitol Marketing Insurance. Williams has been affiliated with the NRA, Christian Home Educators of Kentucky, and Boy Scouts of America.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Williams was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
- State and Local Government Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Education Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- State Government Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 20
Incumbent Gex Williams is running in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 20
Gex Williams defeated Teresa Azbill Barton in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gex Williams (R) | 56.3 | 22,166 | |
| Teresa Azbill Barton (D) | 43.7 | 17,206 | ||
| Total votes: 39,372 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Teresa Azbill Barton advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20
Gex Williams defeated Phyllis Sparks, Calen Studler, and Mike Templeman in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gex Williams | 42.3 | 3,332 | |
| Phyllis Sparks | 23.3 | 1,836 | ||
| Calen Studler | 18.4 | 1,452 | ||
| Mike Templeman | 16.0 | 1,263 | ||
| Total votes: 7,883 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Wayne Karem (R)
- Aaron Reed (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
Gex Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Create good-paying jobs and grow the economy
- End the income tax and tackle inflation and the rising cost of living
- Defend our 2nd Amendment rights and protect unborn babies
Kentucky’s at a key time in our development and it’s time to get things done. We have so many great opportunities and we need leaders in Frankfort making wise decisions that provide more opportunities for Kentuckians, more jobs with better pay and better benefits, with low taxes and great education and job training so our kids can succeed. I strongly support parental rights and the ability of all families to choose the type of education that is best for their kids.
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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See also
2026 Elections
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky State Senate District 20 |
Officeholder Kentucky State Senate District 20 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 16, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "E Gex Williams III," accessed March 27, 2023
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| Preceded by Paul Hornback (R) |
Kentucky State Senate District 20 2023-Present |
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