House Majority Whip Josh Williams

(R-Sylvania Twp.)
1 Term
House District 44
11th Fl.
614-466-1418

Rep44@ohiohouse.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Education: University of Toledo - Associate's Degree of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, 2014-2016; University of Toledo - Bachelor's Degree of Science in Paralegal Studies, 2014-2017; University of Toledo, College of Law - Juris Doctorate, 2018-2020
Employment/Military Record: Groth and Associates - Criminal Defense/Personal Injury Associate, 2016-Present; Currently teaches constitutional law, criminal law, and criminal procedure in the undergraduate criminal justice programs.
Community Activities: South Toledo Area Rec Society - Program Director and Head Football Coach, 2008-Present and Board of Directors Member, 2008-Present

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026)
House Majority Whip (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 44th District 2024
General Vote: 36,876 of 63,840 (57%)
Primary Vote: 9,057 of 9,057 (100%)

Ohio House 41st District 2022
General Vote: 21,209 of 41,053 (51%)
Primary Vote: 1,958 of 1,958 (100%)
Endorsements: Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (primary); National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary); Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Dominic Schmitt, Legislative Aide
dominic.schmitt@ohiohouse.gov

Recent News Coverage
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House Committee Hearings
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