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Roger WilliamsREPRepublican United States Representative, TX-25
74
Years of Age
13
Years of Experience
TXResidence (state)

John Roger Williams (born September 13, 1949) is an American businessman and politician who has been the U.S. representative for Texas's 25th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he served under Governor Rick Perry as Secretary of State of Texas from 2004 to 2007.

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Campaign Funding

20
18
$1,638,560
Total Raised
$1,634,272
Total Spent
$923,688
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Real Estate$160,585
74%
Automotive$119,890
64%
Insurance$104,100
58%
Commercial Banks$93,950
49%
Oil & Gas$78,700
40%
Retired$64,225
39%
Lawyers/Law Firms$63,600
38%
Securities & Investment$62,300
27%
Misc Finance$43,670
27%
Finance/Credit Companies$43,550
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.

Largest Contributors

Funding generally from an organization's PAC or its members/employees. Organizations did not donate directly.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education4 - 4 of 2
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts
1972
Arlington Heights High School
Past Positions1 - 12 of 12
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Texas
2013 - Current
Secretary of State
State of Texas
2005 - 2007
Owner
Roger Williams Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM SRT
Current
National Grassroots Fundraising Chair
Bush-Cheney Campaign
2004
State Finance Chair
John Cornyn for United States Senate, Incorporated
2002
North Texas Chair
Bush-Cheney Campaign
2000
Regional Finance Chair
Office of Governor Bush
1994
Regional Finance Chair
Office of Governor Bush
1998
Former Baseball Coach
Texas Christian University
Former Chief Liaison for Texas Border and Mexican Affairs
State of Texas
Former Professional Baseball Player
Atlanta Braves
Owner
Roger Williams Ranches
Other Experience1 - 21 of 21
Chair
Texas Victory
2007 - 2008
Chair
Eagles Program, Republican National Finance Committee
Trustee
Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show and Rodeo
Board Member
Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Chair
2005 Base Realignment and Closure Response Strike Force
Chair
House Conservatives Fund
Chair
Vestry Financial Corporation
Coach
Republican Congressional Baseball Team
Former Member
Texas Motor Vehicle Board
Member
Board of Trustees, Texas Christian University
Member
Board of Directors, National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame
National Director
Patriots Program, Senator John Cornyn
National Director
Eagles Program, Republican National Finance Committee
Trustee
George Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University
Former Member
Terrorism and Illicit Finance Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development
Former Member
Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
Former Vice Chair
Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives