Kent M. Williams (born September 15, 1960) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 30th District (Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Counties) since 2004.
Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and went on to win the uncontested general election in 2016.
In 2020, Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and was reelected to the District 30 seat.
In 2024, Republican Mayor of Marion Rodney Berry unsuccessfully challenged Williams for his Senate seat.