20 North Main Street (Room 165) – Supervisor of Elections - Annie D. Williams

A Voice for Fairness

Here at the Courthouse, we’re honoring Annie D. Williams, a lifelong Brooksvillian whose dedication to fair elections and community service made her a quiet hero in Hernando County. 

Annie D. Williams was born and raised right here in Brooksville, graduating from Hernando High School in 1974. With deep roots in the community, she married Andrew Williams Jr., and together they raised two daughters, Andrea and Atavia, building a family that’s been a cornerstone of local life for decades. Annie’s journey in public service began at just 17, when she started working in the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections office while still in high school. After studying at Pasco-Hernando Community College and the University of South Florida, she returned to the elections office in 1978, pouring her heart into ensuring every vote counted. By 1999, with 24 years of experience under her belt, Annie decided to run for Supervisor of Elections when her boss retired. She won in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016, serving until her retirement in January 2017 after nearly 38 years of service.

As Supervisor of Elections, Annie was a fierce advocate for fair and accessible voting. She oversaw elections with a steady hand, navigating changes like Florida’s redistricting process, which she openly criticized as unfair in a 2012 Tampa Bay Times column, calling out the state’s gerrymandering for favoring party politics over people. Her office at 20 N Main Street, in Brooksville’s historic Courthouse, was a hub of civic duty, where she made sure Hernando County’s voters had their voices heard. Annie’s work wasn’t just about ballots—she built trust, educating folks on the voting process and keeping elections transparent. 

Beyond her official duties, Annie was a pillar of Brooksville’s spirit. She balanced her career with family life, raising her daughters to be proud Brooksvillians. Her commitment to service earned her respect across the county, and her retirement marked the end of a career that shaped how Hernando County voted. Standing here, you can almost see Annie in her office, organizing voter rolls or greeting folks with that warm smile, making sure democracy worked for everyone. 

Citations 

5 questions with Annie D. Williams, Hernando County supervisor of elections, Tampa Bay Times, August 22, 2012, https://www.tampabay.com.[](https://www.tampabay.com/news/aging/lifetimes/5-questions-with-annie-d-williams-hernando-county-supervisor-of-elections/1245991/)

Was Florida’s redistricting process fair? I think not | Column, Tampa Bay Times, March 25, 2012, https://www.tampabay.com.