Representative Bobby Payne Contact information

Bobby Payne is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the state’s 20th House district. He was born on May 16, 1958, in Palatka, Florida, U.S. He is married to Margie Payne and they reside in Palatka, Florida, U.S.

Payne has had a successful career in Electric Generation & Transmission Utilities before his retirement. He has a child named Chance Clay and two grandchildren, Lillian and Rylee.

In terms of education, Payne graduated from Jacksonville University in 1994 and later earned his MBA from NOVA Southeastern University in 1998. He is affiliated with the Baptist religion.

Payne’s recreational interests include baseball, fishing, football, golf, and surfing. These activities reflect his love for sports and the outdoors.

Payne’s political journey began when he 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. Payne won re-election in 2018, defeating Democrat Paul Still with 73.4% of the vote.

During his tenure, Payne has served in various roles including Majority Deputy Whip from 2018 to 2020. He has been a part of several committees including the Infrastructure Strategies Committee, where he served as Chair, the Appropriations Committee, and the Judiciary Committee.

Payne’s dedication and service to his district and the state of Florida have been recognized and appreciated by his constituents. His leadership and experience continue to guide his work in the Florida House of Representatives.