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Harrison Arlington "Pete" Williams Jr. (December 10, 1919 – November 17, 2001) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a Democrat who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives (1953–1957) and the United States Senate (1959–1982).
Incumbent Democrat Harrison A. Williams defeated Republican nominee Nelson G. Gross with 54.02% of the vote. Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970. [1] Williams held off a challenge from the Hudson County party organization in the form of State Senator Frank Guarini, while Gross prevailed over two candidates without organizational support ...
The 1976 United States Senate election in New Jersey was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democrat Harrison A. Williams defeated Republican nominee David A. Norcross with 60.66% of the vote. Primary elections were held on June 8, 1976 [1] and were uneventful. Williams easily staved off an anti-abortion campaign from attorney Stephen J. Foley.
The 1964 United States Senate election in New Jersey was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democrat Harrison A. Williams defeated Republican nominee Bernard M. Shanley with 61.91% of the vote. Primary elections were held on April 21, 1964. [1] Both candidates were unopposed.
Senator Harrison A. Williams (D-NJ) was indicted on October 30, 1980, [18] and convicted on May 1, 1981, [19] on nine counts of bribery and conspiracy to use his office to aid in business ventures. [20]
The 1958 United States Senate election in New Jersey was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Senator H. Alexander Smith chose not to seek a third term in office. Democratic former U.S. Representative Harrison Williams won the open seat over U.S. Representative Robert Kean. Primary elections were held on April 15.
The legislation was proposed by Senator Harrison A. Williams of New Jersey. The Williams Act amended the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. § 78a et seq.) to require mandatory disclosure of information regarding cash tender offers.
Harrison Williams may refer to: Harrison A. Williams (1919–2001), U.S. Senator from New Jersey Harrison Williams (entrepreneur) (1873–1953), American entrepreneur who made millions in public utilities