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Harley Williams (born January 2, 1941) is an American politician and lawyer currently serving as the junior United States Senator from Cheyenne since June 4, 1990. Williams was a Paralegal for Morris & Morris in Ontario from 1963 to 1971. He is a member of the Farmer Labor Party. Williams is also a candidate in the 1990 United States Senate election in Cheyenne.

Personal Life
Williams was born on January 2, 1941 to Amy Williams (b. 1914) and Jack Williams (b. 1913). He was raised middle class and graduated from High School in 1959. In 1961, Williams married his high school sweetheart, Jacky Smith. Williams graduated from Law School in 1963 and became a Paralegal for Morris & Morris. On June 23, 1968, Jacky Smith birthed Williams' first child, Harley Williams, Jr. In 1971, Williams divorced Jacky Smith after a 13 year long marriage. In 1974, Williams married Amy Sanchez (b. 1955) and she birthed Williams' 2nd child on January 23, 1975. On June 29, 1981, Sanchez gave birth to Lisa Williams. Williams resides in Toronto.

Political Career
Williams was the Central Texas Fundraising Director for Hubert Humphrey's 1968 presidential campaign. In 1970, Williams' decided to challenge long time Conservative incumbent John Marquez for City Council. Williams narrowly won. He was reelection in 1974 and 1978. Williams was known as a Progressive on City Council. In 1980, Williams ran for Mayor and won in a landslide. He has been a Progressive Mayor supporting major reforms in Toronto. Williams was appointed Secretary of State of Cheyenne by Gov. David Golden in 1990 to replace Fmr. SoS Barry Obamna. As Secretary of State, Williams expanded voting access by implementing universal vote by mail policy in Cheyenne. On June 4, 1990, Williams was appointed to fill Senator Diane Gonzolez-Sivula's seat following her death.