Mark Butler (Georgia politician) explained

Mark Butler
Office:Labor Commissioner of Georgia
Governor:Nathan Deal
Brian Kemp
Term Start:January 10, 2011
Term End:January 12, 2023
Predecessor:Mike Thurmond
Successor:Bruce Thompson
State House1:Georgia
District1:18th
Term Start1:January 2005
Term End1:January 2011
Predecessor1:Bill Heath
Successor1:Kevin Cooke
Birth Date:21 July 1970
Birth Place:Carrollton, Georgia, U.S.
Party:Republican
Children:3
Education:Auburn University (BA)

J. Mark Butler (born July 21, 1970) is an American politician who served as the Georgia Labor Commissioner. He became the first Republican to hold the office with his election in 2010, in which Republicans won every statewide office in Georgia.[1] Prior to serving as Commissioner of Labor, Butler served in the Georgia House of Representatives. He was re-elected Labor Commissioner in 2014 and 2018. His term expired in January 2023.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mark Butler . Georgia Department of Labor . 8 April 2020 . en.
  2. Web site: Mark Butler (Georgia) . Ballotpedia . 8 April 2020 . en.