David Poythress

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

David Poythress is a Georgia politician. 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. On August 26, 2008, Poythress announced his intention to run again as a Democratic candidate for Governor in the 2010 election. In both 1998 and 2010, Poythress lost to Roy Barnes.

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

External links

• Poythress for Governor Web Site
• Georgia Department of Defense Bio

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