Bobby Payne
American politician from Florida
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Bobby Payne is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2016–2024.
Preceded byCharles Van Zant
Succeeded byJudson Sapp
Constituency19th district (2016–2022)
20th district (2022–2024)
20th district (2022–2024)
BornMay 16, 1958
Palatka, Florida, U.S.
Bobby Payne | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 8, 2016 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Van Zant |
| Succeeded by | Judson Sapp |
| Constituency | 19th district (2016–2022) 20th district (2022–2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1958 Palatka, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Margie Payne |
| Alma mater | Jacksonville University Nova Southeastern University |
| Occupation | Electric generation & transmission utility management |
| Website | http://www.bobbypayne.net |
Career
Payne defeated two other candidates to win the August 30, 2016, Republican primary, winning 42.1% of the vote. In the November 8, 2016, general election, Payne easily defeated Democrat Joe Snodgrass, taking 72.5% of the vote.[1]
Payne won re-election in 2018, defeating Democrat Paul Still with 73.4% of the vote.[2]
