Alvin Payton
Alvin Payton | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 177th district | |
| Assumed office June 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Dexter Sharper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Democratic |
Alvin Payton Jr. is an American politician who is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 177th district. A Democrat, he won a 2026 special election to fill the vacancy left by Democrat Dexter Sharper's resignation on March 9, 2026.[1] He was mayor of Valdosta, Georgia and a member of City Council.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Thomas, Malia (2026-06-10). "Alvin Payton Jr. wins District 177 special election runoff in Lowndes County". WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Wilson, Bailey (2026-05-01). "Race for District 177: Meet Alvin Payton Jr". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
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