Representative Kevin Payne Contact information

Kevin Payne, a member of the Republican Party, is currently serving in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 27. He assumed office on January 9, 2023, and his current term is set to end on January 13, 2025.

Born in Florence, Arizona, Payne served in the U.S. Navy from 1978 to 1986 and was honorably discharged. His career experience includes working as an electrical engineer, aerospace technical consultant, and small business owner and operator.

Before his current tenure, Payne served in the Arizona House of Representatives for District 21. He succeeded Marcelino Quiñonez and was succeeded by Consuelo Hernandez. His base salary as a legislator is $24,000/year. In addition to his salary, he receives a per diem for the first 120 days of regular and special sessions and half that amount after the 120th day. The per diem for legislators residing outside of Maricopa County is tied to the federal rate.

Payne has served on a variety of committees throughout his legislative career. In the 2023-2024 session, he was assigned to the Government and Elections Committee, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee (as Chair), and the Regulatory Affairs Committee. In the 2021-2022 session, he served on the Government and Elections Committee, Transportation Committee, and Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee (as Chair). In the 2019-2020 session, he served on the Government and Higher Education Committee (as Vice Chairman), Transportation Committee, and Public Safety Committee (as Chairman).

Payne ran for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 27 and won in the general election on November 8, 2022.