Washington, DC — Following the death of 39-year-old Connecticut State Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams, a longtime member of People For the American Way’s Young Elected Officials network, in a traffic accident on January 4, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the following statement:

“We are heartbroken at the news of Q’s untimely passing. He was a shining light in the Young Elected Officials network, a person who embodied joy, leadership, and dedication to public service and who had a brilliant future ahead of him. I was proud to call him a beloved friend. With his loss, a light goes out for all of us. We are committed to honoring his memory within YEO and we will finalize our plans for a permanent form of memorial in the near future. Meanwhile, our prayers are with his family and loved ones at this very difficult time.”

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People For the American Way is a progressive advocacy organization founded to fight right-wing extremism and build a democratic society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity and justice for all. We encourage civic participation, defend fundamental rights, and fight to dismantle systemic barriers to equitable opportunity. Learn more: https://www.pfaw.org.