In 1953 , Williams was appointed to the Massachusetts Governor 's Council and Tompkins won the special election to succeed him .
He did not run for reelection in 1950 and was succeeded by David B. Williams .
In 1953 , David B. Williams was appointed to the Massachusetts Governor 's Council and Tompkins won the special election to succeed him .
He did not run for reelection in 1950 and was succeeded by David B. Williams .