James Paulk
James Paulk | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office 1963–1971 | |
| Preceded by | M.B. McLendon |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Livingston Paulk June 2, 1920 Union Springs, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2005 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Elizabeth Ward |
| Children | 2 |
James Livingston Paulk (June 2, 1920 – August 6, 2005) was an American politician who served in the Alabama House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party. He was active in local politics in Bullock County before his election to the state legislature. He served until his defeat by Thomas Reed, the first black person elected to the state legislature since Reconstruction. Paulk remained active in local politics until his death.