Michael Williams (Georgia politician)

Michael Williams is an American politician and businessman. He served as a Republican member of the Georgia State Senate from Senate District 27, covering the majority of Forsyth County. He was also a candidate for Governor of Georgia, but was defeated in the 2018 primary.

First elected to the Georgia State Senate in 2014, Williams defeated longtime Republican incumbent State Senator Jack Murphy in a runoff election. Williams won the race with 66% of the vote to Murphy's 34%. Williams largely self-funded his campaign, contributing over $300,000 of his own money toward the race.

Williams did not seek re-election in 2018 for his Senate seat, in a bid to run for Governor of Georgia. Williams came in last place in the May 22, 2018 primary, with just 4.8% of the vote.