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Brandon Payton
Brandon Payton ran for election to the Milwaukee Common Council to represent District 6 in Wisconsin. He lost in the general election on April 2, 2024.
Payton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brandon Payton was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College. His career experience includes working in retail management.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)
General election
General election for Milwaukee Common Council District 6
Incumbent Milele Coggs defeated Brandon Payton in the general election for Milwaukee Common Council District 6 on April 2, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Milele Coggs (Nonpartisan) | 74.9 | 3,230 |
 | Brandon Payton (Nonpartisan)  | 24.3 | 1,049 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 4,312 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Milele Coggs and Brandon Payton advanced from the primary for Milwaukee Common Council District 6.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Payton in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brandon Payton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Payton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Under current leadership District 6 has been scrutinized after one of its zip codes gained notoriety on the national stage for systemic issues. It's time to change that narrative.
- As your Alderman, I will be a responsive and proactive leader. I will prioritize listening to the needs and concerns of the community, promptly responding to emails and phone calls, and taking swift action to address any issues that arise.
- I bring a unique blend of experience and dedication to this role, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and work hard to improve the quality of life for all residents of District 6.
I also understand the importance of economic development and job creation. I will work tirelessly to attract new businesses to our district and support existing ones, creating opportunities for employment and growth. Additionally, I will advocate for affordable housing and sustainable development that meets the needs of our diverse community
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 27, 2024
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