James Paulk

James Paulk
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 31st district
In office
1963–1971
Preceded byM.B. McLendon
Succeeded byThomas Reed
Personal details
BornJames Livingston Paulk
(1920-06-02)June 2, 1920
Union Springs, Alabama, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 2005(2005-08-06) (aged 85)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Elizabeth Ward
Children2

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.

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