Sylvia Wayfer

Democratic Party

Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor:Kimberly New (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$25,315.32/year

Per diem

$247/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

California State University, Sacramento

Law

Birmingham School of Law

Graduate

University of Cincinnati

Personal

Profession

Attorney

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Sylvia Wayfer (Democratic Party) is a member of theGeorgia House of Representatives, representingDistrict 64. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Wayfer (Democratic Party) ran for election to theGeorgia House of Representatives to representDistrict 64. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Sylvia Wayfer earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Sacramento, a graduate degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Her career experience includes working as a criminal defense and immigration attorney.^[1][2]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Wayfer was assigned to the following committees:

• Code Revision Committee
• Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
• Special Rules Committee

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Sylvia Wayfer defeatedCassaundra Burks in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sylvia Wayfer (D)	69.2	21,529
	Submit photo	Cassaundra Burks (R)	30.8	9,569

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Sylvia Wayfer advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sylvia Wayfer	100.0	5,906

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Cassaundra Burks advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Cassaundra Burks	100.0	1,322

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Endorsements

2016

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theGeorgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

IncumbentSharon Beasley-Teague defeatedGordon Rolle in the Georgia House of Representatives District 65 general election.^[3][4]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 65 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Sharon Beasley-TeagueIncumbent	82.02%	19,109
	Republican	Gordon Rolle	17.98%	4,190
Total Votes				23,299
Source:Georgia Secretary of State

IncumbentSharon Beasley-Teague defeatedSylvia Wayfer in the Georgia House of Representatives District 65 Democratic primary.^[5][6]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 65 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Sharon Beasley-TeagueIncumbent	73.62%	2,327
	Democratic	Sylvia Wayfer	26.38%	834
Total Votes				3,161

Gordon Rolle ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 65 Republican primary.^[5][6]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 65 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Gordon Rolle (unopposed)

Endorsements

In 2016, Wayfer's endorsements included the following:^[7]

• Keith J. Hicks, Retired U.S. Air Force
• Calvin PIckett, Los Angeles County Firefighter
• Reverend George Gilbert, True Love Tabernacle Church

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2016

Wayfer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:^[8]

Education

• Excerpt: "Education remains the cornerstone to financial success for many Americans; it requires a commitment from our parents, teachers, administrators, and our elected officials. A well-equipped educational system will offer the greatest chance for children’s academic success."

Healthcare

• Excerpt: "Every human being should be entitled to health care. Health care would stop medical bankruptcies; it would improve public health and reduce overall health care spending."

Economic growth/development

• Excerpt: "To get this economy moving, we must support families with job training, and develop a renewed focus on small businesses and the various untapped markets of trade and investment."

Infrastructure

• Excerpt: "Transportation, communication, sewage, water and electric systems are vital to the economic development and prosperity of District 65, and will foster economic opportunities while promoting stronger local government and community institutions."

Safe communities

• Excerpt: "When local people work with local law enforcement to address local issues, we create a safer, more connected community, which promotes a better quality of life and prosperity."

Campaign finance summary

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