Bob Williams (Washington politician)

Gomer Robert Williams (February 8, 1942 – March 15, 2022) was an American accountant and politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 18th district from 1979 to 1983 and the 19th district from 1983 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Washington in 1988, losing to incumbent Democrat Booth Gardner by over 24 percentage points.^[1] In 1991, he founded the conservative think tank Freedom Foundation.^[2][3]

Bob Williams
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
In office January 10, 1983 – January 9, 1989
Preceded by	John Erak
Succeeded by	George L. Raiter
Constituency	19th
In office January 8, 1979 – January 10, 1983
Preceded by	William “Bill” Paris
Succeeded by	Joe Tanner
Constituency	18th
Personal details
Born	Gomer Robert Williams (1942-02-08)February 8, 1942 Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	March 15, 2022(2022-03-15) (aged 80) Longview, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jane Williams
Children	3
Education	Pennsylvania State University (BA)
Occupation	Accountant

He died in Longview, Washington on March 15, 2022.^[3]