Wendell Craig Williams

Craig Williams is a former Federal Prosecutor, Assistant United States Attorney, and member of the United States Marine Corps. He received his bachelor's degree from Duke University in 1987, his law degree from the University of Florida in 1997 and his master's degree from Columbia University in 2001.

Craig served as Second Lieutenant during The Persian Gulf War. He was later promoted to Colonel in the United States Marine Corps.

Personal life
Craig Williams lives in Concord, Pennsylvania with his child, two stepchildren, and his wife, Jennifer Arbittier Williams, a federal prosecutor.

Political career
Craig has worked for J.L. Edmondson, the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and also served as a United States Attorney. Craig worked under former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard B. Myers and General Peter Pace.

2008 Campaign
Craig Williams announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (map). on January 16, 2008. Craig is a good friend of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, and was a vocal supporter for John McCain to select her as his vice presidential nominee, and she returned the favor by supporting him. He was also endorsed by several high profile organizations, including The Philadelphia Inquirer. Former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani endorsed and campaigned for Williams. His campaign was ultimately unsuccessful, losing to the incumbent Joe Sestak by nearly 20 percentage points.

Electoral history

 * 2008 Race for Congress
 * Joe Sestak (D) (inc.), 59.6%
 * Wendell Craig Williams (R), 40.4%