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Brandon Williams (politician)

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Brandon Williams
United States Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security
Nominee
Assuming office
TBD
PresidentDonald Trump (elect)
SucceedingJill Hruby
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 22nd district
In office
January 3, 2023 – January 3, 2025
Preceded byJohn Katko (redistricted)
Succeeded byJohn Mannion
Personal details
Born
Brandon McDonald Williams

(1967-05-22) May 22, 1967 (age 57)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationBaylor University
Pepperdine University (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (MBA)
WebsiteHouse website
Campaign website
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1991–1996
RankLieutenant

Brandon McDonald Williams (born May 22, 1967) is an American politician, farmer, and businessman. He was the U.S. representative for New York's 22nd congressional district from 2023 to 2025. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]

On August 22, 2023, Williams announced that he was running for a second term in 2024. He lost the November 5, 2024, election to Democratic state Senator John Mannion.[2][3]

On January 16, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Williams to be the next Under Secretary for Nuclear Security.[4]

References

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  1. "New York New Members 2023". The Hill. November 17, 2022. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  2. Manore, Alexis (2023-08-22). "Brandon Williams announces campaign for second term". Rome Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. Weiner, Mark Weiner (6 November 2024). "John Mannion unseats Rep. Brandon Williams in one of nation's top House elections". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. Pukatch, Ava (January 16, 2025). "Former CNY Rep. Brandon Williams tapped to serve in incoming Trump administration". WRVO Public Media. Retrieved January 16, 2025.

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