Josh Williams

Josh Williams was born in Toledo, Ohio. He earned a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law. His career experience includes working as an attorney and as a teacher at Adrian College.[1][2]

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Campaign websiteWilliams' campaign website stated the following:SECURING THE BORDER AND DEPORTING ILLEGAL CRIMINALSPresident Trump has done a great job deporting criminal illegals that invaded our country under Joe Biden’s autopen presidency, but he needs more help in Congress. In the Ohio House, I introduced legislation to defund sanctuary cities and require local governments to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. In Congress, I’ll take that fight nationwide.MY PRIORITIES:Defund Sanctuary Cities and StatesNo city or state should get federal dollars while ignoring federal law. If you won’t follow the law, you don’t get the money.Finish the WallPresident Trump made real progress, but Democrats in Congress blocked funding. I’ll vote to finish the wall and secure the border for good.Deport Criminal IllegalsEvery single illegal alien with a criminal record should be deported—period. I’ll fight to increase ICE funding and streamline removals.Back the Blue at the BorderOur Border Patrol and ICE agents are on the front lines. I’ll make sure they have the authority, tools, and protection to do their jobs effectively.It’s critical we empower our brave law enforcement officers to enforce the laws already on the books as well as give them the resources and authority they need to keep our nation safe.Cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in governmentThe federal government has become bloated, corrupt, and dangerously unaccountable. Like a cancer, the only solution is to shrink it—and cut out the waste, fraud, and abuse that’s draining our economy and eroding public trust.President Trump took the first steps with bold initiatives like DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) and his push to eliminate the failing Department of Education. In Congress, I’ll help finish the job.MY PRIORITIES:Make Trump’s Cuts PermanentI’ll work to codify the DOGE spending cuts into law so no future administration can undo them.End Benefits for Non-CitizensOnly American citizens should be able to access taxpayer-funded benefits. I’ll introduce legislation to ban illegal immigrants and non-citizens from receiving welfare, housing, or healthcare assistance.Shrink the BureaucracyI’ll fight to eliminate non-essential federal jobs and agencies that waste billions while delivering little to the American people.Stop the Green Energy ScamNo more taxpayer subsidies for green energy projects that don’t benefit American families. I’ll cut off the handouts and focus on reliable, affordable energy for all Americans.President Trump started the mission to drain the swamp—I’ll help drain it even faster. It’s time to restore integrity, efficiency, and accountability to our government and return power back to the people where it belongs.supporting our troops by Promoting Peace through StrengthFor too long, weak leadership in Washington has dragged America into unwinnable wars with no clear mission and no exit strategy. That changed when President Trump stepped in. By leading with strength—not apology—he delivered more peace and global stability than we’ve seen in decades, without sending our sons and daughters into unnecessary conflict.Now it’s time to make that doctrine permanent.MY PRIORITIES:Fund the World’s Most Lethal MilitaryI will ensure our troops have the resources, technology, and equipment needed to dominate any battlefield—so we can deter war by being too strong to challenge.Back President Trump’s Foreign PolicyWhen President Trump speaks, the world listens. I’ll stand with him to ensure our enemies know that when he draws a line, Congress will have his back.Eliminate Woke Policies from the MilitaryOur armed forces are not a social experiment. I’ll work with military leaders to root out DEI, gender ideology, and other distractions that weaken readiness. We need warriors—not woke lectures.Our troops deserve leadership that values their lives and respects their sacrifice. I will always fight to keep America strong, our military focused, and our nation out of endless, unnecessary wars.eliminating DEI AND the woke agenda in educationThere is nothing more dangerous to the future of our children than the radical liberal agenda being forced into our schools. The Left is using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a Trojan horse to push identity politics, gender confusion, and race-based discrimination into the classroom.They prioritize hiring based on skin color, pretend boys can be girls, and actively hide gender transitions from parents—all while our students fall behind in reading, math, and civics.I’ve been on the front lines of this fight in Ohio. And my record proves I don’t just talk—I get things done.What I’ve Already Done in Ohio:BANNED DEI in Higher EducationI helped pass legislation to eliminate taxpayer-funded DEI programs in Ohio’s public colleges and universities. Our institutions should promote excellence, not division.PROTECTED Women’s Restrooms in SchoolsI passed legislation to ensure that only biological females can use girls’ restrooms in Ohio’s schools. Our daughters deserve privacy and safety.BANNED Boys from Girls’ SportsThrough the Save Women’s Sports Act, we ensured that biological boys can no longer compete in girls’ sports. Fairness and biology matter.SPONSORED a DEI Ban in K-12 Public SchoolsI sponsored legislation to extend the DEI ban to all public education—not just colleges—so the indoctrination ends before it starts.Helped Restore Parental Rights in the ClassroomI passed the Parents Bill of Rights to make it illegal for schools to transition a child’s gender without informing parents—because no teacher or administrator should ever keep life-altering decisions from a child’s family. I also introduced the Given Name Act, which goes even further by requiring parental consent—not just notification—before any school can socially transition a child’s name or gender. Parents—not bureaucrats—have the God-given right to raise their children, and I’ll never stop fighting to protect that right.My Promise to You in Washington:Ban DEI in all federally funded educationProtect women’s spaces and sportsStop gender ideology in the classroomDefend parental rights at every levelOur schools should be focused on education, not indoctrination. I’ll never back down when it comes to protecting America’s children and restoring common sense in the classroom.Supporting Northwest Ohio’s Working ClassI know what it’s like to grow up with nothing. I’ve lived through poverty, homelessness, and disability. I didn’t get handouts—I fought for every inch forward. That’s why I believe government shouldn’t trap people in dependency. It should lift them up with opportunity.My mission is simple: give people a hand up, not a handout. That’s how we rebuild the middle class, restore dignity through work, and create a future worth believing in.MY PRIORITIES:Invest in Vocational TrainingNot everyone needs a four-year degree. I’ve worked to increase funding for skilled trades and workforce development so people can learn real skills, get real jobs, and build real futures. I’ll take that same fight to Washington.Require Work for WelfareIf you’re able-bodied, you should be working or looking for work. Welfare should be a temporary bridge—not a permanent lifestyle. That’s how we respect taxpayers and restore purpose.End Unfair Trade DealsI oppose the globalist trade policies that gutted American industry. I’ll fight to bring jobs back home, protect American workers, and put Ohio families before foreign interests.Cut the Cost of CollegeHigher education should empower people—not bankrupt them or enrich bloated bureaucracies. I’ll work to rein in costs, demand transparency, and put students—not administrators—first.Reform Welfare to Encourage IndependenceThe goal of welfare should be getting people off of it—not keeping them stuck in it. That means cutting red tape, rewarding upward mobility, and holding the system accountable to results.President Trump fought for the working class—and he needs backup in Congress.I’ll have his back and push his America First agenda further than ever before. The political class doesn’t understand people like us. I do—because I’ve lived it.Defending the Constitution and the Second AmendmentThere is nothing more sacred in American Society than the Constitution that created our government. It was designed to limit the power of government—protect the Rights of the People—and to leave most authority in the hands of the states. Washington has forgotten that. I haven’t.President Trump has fought to rein in the bloated federal bureaucracy and restore power to the people. In Congress, I’ll help finish that work by protecting our rights and returning government to its constitutional boundaries. MY PRIORITIES: Protect Religious FreedomNo church, business, or individual should ever be forced to support policies that violate their deeply held religious beliefs.Defend the Second AmendmentI will always defend the right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms. The Second Amendment is not up for negotiation.Uphold Free Speech and AssemblyEvery citizen has the right to speak freely and protest peacefully—without fear of censorship, cancellation, or government retaliation.Stop Judicial Activism and Political LawfareI will oppose activist judges who weaponize the courts to target political opponents. Justice must be blind—not partisan.Return Power to the StatesThe federal government has overstepped for too long. I will work to restore balance by shifting power back to the states and local communities where it belongs.The Constitution is not a suggestion—it’s the supreme law of the land. I will fight every day to defend it, protect your freedoms, and keep government in its place.— Josh Williams' campaign website (April 23, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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