David Poythress

This article is about the Georgia politician. For the theologian, see Vern Poythress.

David B. Poythress


Georgia Commissioner of Labor
In office 1993–1999
Preceded by	Al Scott
Succeeded by	Michael Thurmond
22nd Secretary of State of Georgia
In office January 1979 – January 1983
Governor	George Busbee
Preceded by	Ben Fortson, Jr.
Succeeded by	Max Cleland
Personal details
Born	(1943-10-24) October 24, 1943 Bibb County, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Poythress
Alma mater	Emory University
Profession	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Rank	Lieutenant General

David B. Poythress (born October 24, 1943) is a Georgia politician, born in Bibb County, Georgia.^[1] He has served terms as Secretary of State and Commissioner of Labor of the state of Georgia. Poythress also served as the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard from 1999 until 2007, initially appointed by Governor Roy Barnes and subsequently reappointed by Governor Sonny Perdue. He retired as a Lieutenant General.

In 1998, Poythress made an unsuccessful bid for Governor of Georgia.^[2] On August 26, 2008, Poythress announced his intention to run again as a Democratic candidate for Governor in the 2010 election.^[3] In both 1998 and 2010, Poythress lost to Roy Barnes.^[4]

Poythress and his wife Elizabeth have three grown children and eight grandchildren. He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Education

1964: Bachelor of arts degree in political science, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.
1967: Juris doctor degree (with honors), Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Ga.
1986: Air War College, by correspondence

References

↑ Georgia. Dept. of Archives and History (1981). Georgia Official and Statistical Register. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
↑ "Macon Native Announces for Governor". 13wmaz.com. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
↑ AJC: Announcement
↑ "Statewide Election Results | ajc.com". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2015-08-04.

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Preceded by Benjamin Wynn “Ben” Fortson, Jr.	Secretary of State of Georgia 1979-1983	Succeeded by Max Cleland
Preceded by Al Scott	Georgia Commissioner of Labor 1993-1999	Succeeded by Michael Thurmond

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