Constance H. Williams

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Constance H. Williams
Constance H. Williams
Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
from the 17th district
In office
2001 – present
Preceded by Richard A. Tilghman
Born June 27, 1944 (1944-06-27) (age 63)
New Jersey
Political party Democratic
Spouse Sankey
Residence Havertown, Pennsylvania
Alma mater Barnard College, University of Pennsylvania
Profession business consultant

Constance H. Williams is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who has represented the 17th District since 2001.

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[edit] Biography

Williams is the daughter of Leon Hess, late founder of the Hess Corporation and sister of John B. Hess, the current chairman of Hess Corporation. [1] She is a 1966 graduate of Barnard College and also holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.

[edit] Political career

She was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1996 and served through 2001 when she defeated Rep. Lita Cohen in a special election to replace Senator Richard Tilghman. She won re-election to a full term in 2004. [2]

Williams announced that she would not be a candidate for re-election in 2008. [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Angela Couloumbis, Montco Senator Out of '08 Race, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 28, 1007
  2. ^ 2004 General Election Results, Pennsylvania Department of State

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