[3] Williams also worked within the Statehouse as a legislative aide for her predecessor in the Ohio House of Representatives, Annie L.
[5] In 2008, Williams was unopposed in the March Democratic primary[6] and won the general election with 85.45% of the vote against Republican Rosalind McAllister.
[7] In 2009, Williams was elected President of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, and continued to serve in that capacity through the 130th General Assembly.
[8] Speaker Armond Budish also named Williams as Chairman of the Economic Development Committee for the 128th General Assembly.
[12] Williams won election to a final term in 2012 by defeating challenger Tony Perry in the primary with 81.07% of the vote.
Kasich and the GOP controlled legislature would curtail efforts to expand minority business contracting.
[10] As chairperson of the Legislative Black Caucus, Williams was vocal about a controversial initiative that would require a photo ID to cast a ballot.
[24] In April, 2011, Williams made news when citizens concerned about Governor Kasich's proposed budget tried to visit legislators' Columbus offices and were stopped by state troopers and a police dog.