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Tony Payton, Jr.

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Tony Payton, Jr.
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 179

Tony Payton, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 179 from 2007-2013.

Payton attended the Community College of Philadelphia. His professional experience includes his work as Deputy Campaign Manager for Philadelphia District Attorney Candidate Seth Williams and his work as a Housing Counselor for United Communities.


Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Payton served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Payton served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Incumbent Payton was removed from the ballot on March 22 after a petition challenge. He did not seek re-election as a write-in, leaving James Clay to run unopposed for the seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[1] [2][3]

2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Payton won re-election to the 179th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Matthew Franchetti in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]

Pennsylvania State House, District 179
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Tony Payton, Jr. (D) 9,849 90.2%
Matthew Franchetti (R) 1,076 9.9%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Payton won re-election to the 179th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,547 votes, defeating Republican William Kennedy (2,080).[5]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 179
Candidates Votes Percent
Tony J. Payton, Jr. (R) Green check mark transparent.png 18,547 89.9%
William Kennedy (R) 2,080 10.1%

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Northeast Times Star, "Petition snafu dooms Payton's place in House," March 28, 2012
  2. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
  3. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
  4. ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
  5. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 179
2007–2013 		Succeeded by
James Clay (D)


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