Chuck Payne

Senator Chuck Payne, a Republican, was first elected to serve as the State Senator for the 54th district in January of 2017.

Senator Payne serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee, Ex-Officio of the Senate Public Safety Committee, Secretary of the Senate Finance Committee, Secretary of the Senate Higher Education Committee, and Secretary of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee. He also serves as Chairman of the Finance Subcommittee on issues pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes.

As a state senator, his priorities focus on cutting taxes to ease the burden on families and businesses, investing in education to prepare the next generation for success, and reforming juvenile justice to build safer neighborhoods and support youth in making positive choices. These priorities guide his commitment to creating opportunities and strengthening the foundation of our state.