# Williamson for Virginia > Mike Williamson — combat veteran, Marine Lieutenant Colonel, and Democrat running for Virginia State Senate District 17 --- ## Home URL: https://www.williamson4virginia.com # Dad. Husband. Marine. Running for State Senate District 17. ## “District 17 is a top flip target for Democrats in 2027 — and your support decides who wins. The Marine Corps taught me that leaders take responsibility and act. District 17 deserves disciplined leadership and measurable results. I am ready to serve.” I grew up in a small farming community, where hard work was rewarded with homeownership and the opportunity for families to thrive. The American Dream is now unaffordable and unachievable for many, and MAGA politicians are selling us out in favor of special interests and billionaire donors. I served our nation for 20 years as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps. I’m still fighting to defend our way of life, protect our values, and a build stronger future for Virginia. ## Your support makes a huge difference. ###### mike's priorities #### Defending voting rights and poll access #### Expanding access to affordable healthcare and defending women's right to choose #### Securing investment in infrastructure and workforce development #### Investing in public schools and high quality educators #### Strengthening rural communities #### Advancing the interests of organized labor #### Ensuring public safety through the support of high quality law enforcement, fire departments and other public servants #### Stewarding the responsible use of our shared natural resources, promoting clean air and water, and preserving outdoor traditions **checkMark** ### Strengthening Virginia by enabling every family, business, and farm to thrive. --- ## About URL: https://www.williamson4virginia.com/about # About ## LtCol Michael Williamson (Ret.) is a father, combat veteran, and dedicated public servant running for State Senate in Virginia’s 17th District. ** ** The first in his extended family to graduate college, Mike grew up in a rural farming community shaped by hard work, union values, and a deep sense of civic duty. ** ** His family’s legacy of service dates back to the Civil War, when his great-great-great-grandfather fought with the Union Army, and continued through his grandfathers, both of whom served in the military as well.** ** After graduating from the University of Illinois, Mike put his business career on hold to answer the call to serve in the wake of 9/11. ** ** Commissioned as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer in 2004, Mike served our country during six tours overseas. He led troops in some of the most dangerous corners of Afghanistan and Iraq, fighting the Taliban and al Qaeda terrorists. ** ** Mike rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and served at the Pentagon, contributing to national security strategy. He worked with NATO, based in Hampton Roads, to protect Europe from Russian aggression.** ** Over a two-decade military career, Mike led Marines on combat deployments, humanitarian missions, and embassy support missions across the globe -- from the mountains of the Korengal Valley to the Horn of Africa. ** ** Mike earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and three Meritorious Service Medals. Mike inspecting a platoon of Vietnamese Naval Infantry soldiers as the leader of a USMC delegation to Hanoi (2016). ** ** Now living in Suffolk, VA with his wife, a pediatric urologist, and their two sons, Mike is stepping up once again -- this time to serve his country in the State Senate. ** ** Mike is running to restore accountability and tackle the affordability crisis that’s left too many working families behind. ** **A member of The American Legion, VFW, and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Mike is a common-sense Democrat focused on results, not talk. ** ** Mike believes service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off -- and he’s running for State Senate to make sure every family in the district gets the honest, effective leadership they deserve. **Born** Categories can be edited in the sidebar **Raised** Put where you grew up here **Married** Put year here **Children** List children and maybe their ages **Party** Put party here **Education** Put degree and school here --- ## Issues: Restoring Constitutional Balance & Accountabi URL: https://www.williamson4virginia.com/issues/issue-1 ###### your name believes in Your issue page text here Write a short blurb about an issue your campaign is highlighting. 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