2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

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Alvin Payton Jr. - Ballotpedia

Alvin Payton Jr. is from Valdosta, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University and a master's degree and PhD from Valdosta State University. He is married and has both children and grandchildren. 

Alvin currently serves as a state representative. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a city councilman for the City of Valdosta for 12 years and as mayor pro tem for 10 years. 

Alvin currently works as a certified manager of program improvement. He previously worked as an administrator at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, a general manager at Payton Floor Covering, and a senior administrator at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. 

Seeks to increase Georgia's minimum wage.

Advocates for economic stability and continued economic growth in rural areas.

Seeks to address disparities as it relates to hospitals, internet, and the declining tax base.

- Seeks to increase Georgia's minimum wage.
- Advocates for economic stability and continued economic growth in rural areas.
- Seeks to address disparities as it relates to hospitals, internet, and the declining tax base.

Economy

As of May 22, 2026, Alvin Payton Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Prioritizes addressing human trafficking.

- Believes in criminal justice reforms.
- Prioritizes addressing human trafficking.

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Elsie Cason Napier studied at Valdosta State College. She lives in Valdosta, Georgia.

Elsie Napier - Ballotpedia

Elsie's campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 177 is her first run for public office. 

Elsie has previously worked as a nurse practitioner and deputy director at the Department of Public Health. 

As of May 22, 2026, Elsie Cason Napier did not have a website or any information online.

Elsie Cason Napier

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Georgia State Representative Runoff, District 177, Democratic Primary

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