Kelvin Butler
Kelvin E. Butler | |
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Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 38th district | |
Assumed office 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tammy Witherspoon |
In office 2004–2016 | |
Preceded by | Robert Johnson III |
Succeeded by | Tammy Witherspoon |
Personal details | |
Born | Magnolia, Mississippi | April 8, 1956
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Widowed |
Residence | Magnolia, Mississippi |
Alma mater | Meadow Draughon Business College |
Occupation | Businessman |
Kelvin E. Butler is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 38th District since 2004 to 2016, and from 2021 onward after he won a special election to replace Tammy Witherspoon.[1]
Early life[]
Kevin Butler was born on August 4, 1956 in Magnolia, Mississippi.[2]
Personal life[]
Kevin Butler practices the religion of Baptism. He is widowed and he has three children named Kelvin Jr., Kendric, and Destiny. Butler received his Associates at Meadow Draughon Business College in 1975.[2]
Political Experience[]
Kevin Butler has had the following political experience:
- Senator, Mississippi State Senate, 2004–2016, 2021–present
- Candidate, Mississippi State House of Representatives, District 98, 1999
- Alderman, City of Magnolia [2]
Organizations[]
Kevin Butler has been a member of the following organizations:
- Vice President, Operation Manhood Incorporated, 1999–present
- Member, Magnolia South Pike Chamber of Commerce, 1995–present
- Deacon, New Zion Baptist Church, 1994–present
- Member, Masonic Lodge #234, 1990–present
- Member, International Union of Electrical Workers, 1984–present
- Coach, Dixie Youth Baseball, 1998-1999[2]
References[]
- ^ Corder, Frank (November 16, 2021). "Butler sworn in to serve State Senate District 38". Y'all Politics. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Senator Kelvin E. Butler's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
External links[]
- Mississippi State Senate - Kelvin E. Butler official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Kelvin E. Butler (MS) profile
- Follow the Money - Kelvin E Butler
Categories:
- African-American state legislators in Mississippi
- Mississippi state senators
- 1956 births
- Living people
- People from Magnolia, Mississippi
- Mississippi Democrats
- 21st-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American people
- Mississippi politician stubs