Alvin Payton Jr.

Alvin Payton Jr., born in Valdosta, Georgia, is a seasoned public servant and candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives District 177. He holds a bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University, and master's and Ph.D. degrees from Valdosta State University. His professional background includes roles as an administrator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, general manager for Payton Floor Covering, and a senior administrator for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. A retired politician, he previously served 12 years on the Valdosta City Council, with 10 years as Mayor Pro Tempore, retiring in 2018. Payton is making his second bid for the District 177 seat, leveraging his prior council experience to prepare for state-level politics. He has notably pledged his support for congressional term limits.