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Sylvia Wayfer
Sylvia Wayfer (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 64. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Wayfer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 64. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Sylvia Wayfer earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Sacramento, a graduate degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Her career experience includes working as a criminal defense and immigration attorney.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64
Sylvia Wayfer defeated Cassaundra Burks in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sylvia Wayfer (D) | 69.2 | 21,529 |
| Cassaundra Burks (R) | 30.8 | 9,569 | ||
| Total votes: 31,098 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64
Sylvia Wayfer advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sylvia Wayfer | 100.0 | 5,906 |
| Total votes: 5,906 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64
Cassaundra Burks advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cassaundra Burks | 100.0 | 1,322 | |
| Total votes: 1,322 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wayfer in this election.
2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Sharon Beasley-Teague defeated Gordon Rolle in the Georgia House of Representatives District 65 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 65 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sharon Beasley-Teague Incumbent |
82.02% | 19,109 | |
| Republican | Gordon Rolle | 17.98% | 4,190 | |
| Total Votes | 23,299 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Sharon Beasley-Teague defeated Sylvia Wayfer in the Georgia House of Representatives District 65 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 65 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sharon Beasley-Teague Incumbent |
73.62% | 2,327 | |
| Democratic | Sylvia Wayfer | 26.38% | 834 | |
| Total Votes | 3,161 | |||
Gordon Rolle ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 65 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 65 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gordon Rolle (unopposed) | |
Endorsements
In 2016, Wayfer's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Keith J. Hicks, Retired U.S. Air Force
- Calvin PIckett, Los Angeles County Firefighter
- Reverend George Gilbert, True Love Tabernacle Church
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sylvia Wayfer did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Wayfer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[8]
Education
- Excerpt: "Education remains the cornerstone to financial success for many Americans; it requires a commitment from our parents, teachers, administrators, and our elected officials. A well-equipped educational system will offer the greatest chance for children’s academic success."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Every human being should be entitled to health care. Health care would stop medical bankruptcies; it would improve public health and reduce overall health care spending."
Economic growth/development
- Excerpt: "To get this economy moving, we must support families with job training, and develop a renewed focus on small businesses and the various untapped markets of trade and investment."
Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Transportation, communication, sewage, water and electric systems are vital to the economic development and prosperity of District 65, and will foster economic opportunities while promoting stronger local government and community institutions."
Safe communities
- Excerpt: "When local people work with local law enforcement to address local issues, we create a safer, more connected community, which promotes a better quality of life and prosperity."
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 64 |
Officeholder Georgia House of Representatives District 64 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Sylvia Wayfer's campaign website, "Meet Sylvia," accessed accessed February 11, 2025
- ↑ Linkedin, "Sylvia Wayfer," accessed February 11, 2025
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Vote Sylvia, "Endorsements," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ Vote Sylvia, "Issues," accessed May 3, 2016
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| Preceded by Kimberly New (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 64 2025-Present |
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