Kelvin Butler Explained

Kelvin E. Butler
State Senate:Mississippi
State:Mississippi
District:38th
Term Start:2021
Term End:2024
Preceded:Tammy Witherspoon
Succeeded:Gary Brumfield
Term Start2:2004
Term End2:2016
Preceded2:Robert Johnson III
Succeeded2:Tammy Witherspoon
Party:Democratic (before 2023)
Independent (2023–present)
Birth Date:8 April 1956
Birth Place:Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma Mater:Meadows Draughon Business College
Occupation:Businessman
Residence:Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S.

Kelvin E. Butler is an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 38th district.

Early life and career

Kelvin Butler was born on August 8, 1956, in Magnolia, Mississippi. He received his associate's degree at the now-defunct Meadows Draughon Business College in New Orleans in 1975.[1]

In 1999, Butler was an unsuccessful candidate for the Mississippi House of Representatives from District 98. Butler first served in the Mississippi Senate from District 38 from 2004 to 2016. He regained his former seat when he won a special election in 2021 to replace Tammy Witherspoon.[2] Prior to his time as a State Senator, he had served as an alderman of the City of Magnolia.

While Butler was elected as a Democrat, he filed for re-election in 2023 as an Independent but lost the general election to Democrat Gary Brumfield.[3]

Organizations

Butler has been a member of the following organizations:

Personal

Butler is a Baptist. He is widowed and he has three children named Kelvin Jr., Kendric, and Destiny.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator Kelvin E. Butler's Biography. Project Vote Smart. 30 September 2012.
  2. News: Corder . Frank . Butler sworn in to serve State Senate District 38 . December 17, 2021 . . November 16, 2021.
  3. Web site: Corder . Frank . November 8, 2023 . Republicans pick up seats in Mississippi House, hold the line in state Senate . 2023-12-31 . Magnolia Tribune . en.