Andy Williams Jr. path to becoming a candidate for Illinois Attorney General started at a young age when he advocated for himself. After being led astray, Andy found his purpose when he was acquitted in a bench trial after being allowed to go to the law library. After earning a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies at Lewis University, and advocated for foreclosure rights, fought against the banks, and led grassroot legal efforts for those fighting foreclosure. He has fought for religious freedom, the right to associate, and parental rights.

Today, he is running for Attorney General to be a statewide advocate for the people of Illinois. Whether is downstate rural farmers, or wrongful convictions in Cook County, Andy will be an advocate for all the people.