Arnold Williams (American politician)

Arnold Williams (May 21, 1898 – May 25, 1970) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 21st governor of Idaho from 1945 until 1947. A member of the Democratic Party, he later served as Idaho's secretary of state from 1959 until 1966.

Arnold Williams
From 1946's Gem of the Mountains,
the yearbook of the University of Idaho
Secretary of State of Idaho
In office
January 5, 1959  March 29, 1966
GovernorRobert E. Smylie
Preceded byJames H. Young
Succeeded byLouis E. Clapp
21st Governor of Idaho
In office
November 17, 1945  January 6, 1947
LieutenantA. R. McCabe
Preceded byCharles Gossett
Succeeded byC. A. Robins
26th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
In office
January 1, 1945  November 17, 1945
GovernorCharles C. Gossett
Preceded byEdwin Nelson
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
In office
1936
Personal details
Born(1898-05-21)May 21, 1898
Fillmore, Utah
DiedMay 25, 1970(1970-05-25) (aged 72)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Resting placeFielding Memorial Park Cemetery, Idaho Falls
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Luella Huskinson
(19001993)
Children2
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Rank Private
UnitInfantry
Battles/warsWorld War I
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