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.

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As of March 11, 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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Blake Alexander Robinson earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia Southern University and is pursuing a master's degree in public administration from Georgia State University.

Blake has worked in a variety of roles for the Young Democrats of America for over the past year and previously as chief of staff for Georgia State Senator RaShaun Kemp for over a year.

As of March 11, 2026, Blake Alexander Robinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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

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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 March 11, 2026, Elsie Cason Napier did not have a website or any information online.

Elsie Cason Napier

Elsie Napier is from Valdosta, Georgia. She studied as Valdosta State College. 

Elsie's campaign for Georgia House of Representatives, District 177, is her first tun for public office. 

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Breaking: City Councilman Eric Howard resigns

Eric G. Howard lives in Valdosta, Georgia.

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Eric previously served on the Valdosta City Council, representing District 4. He served three terms from 2017 to 2026.

As of March 11, 2026, Eric G Howard did not have a website or any information online.

Georgia councilman pushes for saggy pants ordinance

Voted to mandate masks for COVID-19 in 2020.

- Voted to mandate masks for COVID-19 in 2020.

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Kristina Cheek McBride earned certification from the Morehouse School of Medicine's Perinatal Patient Navigator program. She is a certified doula and and lactation counselor. Kristina is a member of the Southern Georgia Black Chambers of Commerce. She lives with her 4 children and dog, Zora.

Kristina's campaign for State Representative is her first run for public office.


Kristina is a full-time perinatal educator and doula. She is the founder and executive director of Sista Girl Birth Initiative, an organization focused on Black maternal health. 

As of March 11, 2026, Kristina Cheek McBride did not have a website or any information online.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.

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