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Payton Announces Run For Senate Seat

A State Representative who represents parts of Marion and Searcy Counties has announced a run for State Senate.

Rep. John Payton of Wilburn says he plans to seek election to a newly-drawn senate seat which includes all of Independence and Sharp counties, as well as portions of Cleburne, Fulton, Izard, Lawrence and Randolph.

Payton is serving his fifth term in the state house and is currently the Majority Whip for the House Republican Caucus. 

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