Meet Al Williams

Candidate for Chair, Michigan Democratic Party

Al BJ Williams is a proud son of Detroit and a lifelong advocate for social justice and Democratic values. Raised in the heart of the city by educators Alfred and Sondra Williams, Al’s upbringing emphasized community service, education, and leadership. He learned the meaning of social justice attending U of D Jesuit High School & Academy before attending the historically Black Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he earned a degree in Political Science.

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Over 25 Years of Political Leadership & Advocacy

Throughout his career, Al has mobilized communities, raised millions of dollars for Democratic candidates, and coordinated victories for African-American leaders across Michigan and the nation.
Al’s career spans more than 25 years of political organizing, coalition building, and grassroots activism. After graduating from Morehouse, he embarked on a journey to empower marginalized communities and expand Democratic power in Michigan and beyond:
  • Founder of Vote Smart Detroit: A voter registration and education initiative targeting
    Detroit Public School students to increase civic engagement among young people.
  • Co-Founder and Chair of the Midtown Democrats: A group of politically active young leaders who energized the Wayne State campus and the surrounding Midtown community, sparking activism across Southeastern Michigan.
  • Obama Organizing Fellow: Selected as the first of 1100 applicants, Al led a winning campaign team during President Obama’s historic Fellows program, honing his skills as a strategist and organizer.
    Co-founder/Chartering board member of the Grassroots Caucus Co-founder/Chartering board member of the Cannabis Caucus
  • Executive Director of the United Precinct Delegates: Al has been a precinct Delegate for more than 20 years and has worked statewide to recruit, train, educate, inform, and grow precinct delegates.