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U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
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John "Drew" WilliamsWilliams for Kentucky

John "Drew" Williams

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

Democratic

Background

Campaign website
williamsforky.com

A lifelong Western Kentuckian who has built boat docks on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley with his family's business since age 14. He graduated from Murray State University in 2016 with a degree in history.

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Photo: Williams for Kentucky

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes exempting roughly the first $100,000 of income from tax

    His plan would then phase in rates from 1% at $100,000 to 35% at $1 million and add a 0.1% tax on stock trades in taxable brokerage accounts.

    Tax Policy for the Everyday American — Williams for KY

    Campaign website · Williams for Kentucky · williamsforky.com

    “Restores the original 1913 $3,000 tax exemption, adjusted to today's dollars and indexed to inflation, which is roughly $100,000.”
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Housing

  • Proposes giving owner-occupants 45 days' first chance at listed homes

    His "American Home Promise" plan would also phase hedge funds out of owning single-family homes over 10 years.

    American Home Promise Plan — Williams for KY

    Campaign website · Williams for Kentucky · williamsforky.com

    “Establishes a 45-day waiting period before investors or corporations can purchase a listed single-family home.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes a guaranteed five paid sick days for workers

    The plan includes a payroll tax credit covering up to 50% of the cost for microbusinesses.

    Workplace Dignity & Fair Compensation Plan — Williams for KY

    Campaign website · Williams for Kentucky · williamsforky.com

    “National Paid Sick Leave Requirement, granting 5 Paid Sick Days (or 40 Hours) annually to all workers”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports a national moratorium on new data centers

    His proposed moratorium would last until his data center regulation plan, which includes ending federal tax breaks and subsidies for data centers, becomes federal law.

    Data Center Development Regulation Plan — Williams for KY

    Campaign website · Williams for Kentucky · williamsforky.com

    “Pauses new data center development until Congress establishes meaningful national protections.”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Supports four-term limits for House and Senate members

    His congressional accountability plan also calls for a lifetime ban on paid lobbying by former members and a ban on individual stock trading by members and their immediate families.

    Congressional Accountability & Integrity Plan — Williams for KY

    Campaign website · Williams for Kentucky · williamsforky.com

    “Four Terms for US House and US Senate Members”
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