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Lindsey Williams

Lindsey Williams

Lindsey Williams is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania Senate, representing the 38th district. She is an attorney who worked for the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers for four years before entering the Senate. She serves as the Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee. She also sits on the State Board of Education and the PHEAA Board.

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Outlier votes

Recorded votes where at least nine in ten members voted the other way, from the legislature's official record.

Record

  • Controversy · January 1, 2018

    Residency-eligibility lawsuit

    A federal lawsuit challenged Williams's residency eligibility; a federal judge dismissed the case. [1]

Affiliations

  • Pennsylvania Senate

    The upper chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly; Williams serves as the Democratic senator for the 38th district. [2]

  • Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers

    A teachers' union in Pittsburgh; Williams worked there as an attorney for four years before her election to the Senate. [1]

  • Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee

    A standing committee of the Pennsylvania Senate; Williams serves as its Minority Chair. [3]

  • State Board of Education

    A state education oversight body; Williams serves as a member. [3]

  • PHEAA Board

    The board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; Williams serves as a member. [3]

Sources

  1. [1]theintercept.com
  2. [2]palegis.us
  3. [3]pasenate.com
  4. [4]Photo: Official portrait, Pennsylvania General Assembly

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