Kelvin E. Butler
Member of the Mississippi Senate
from the 38th district
In office
2021–2024
Preceded byTammy Witherspoon
Succeeded byGary Brumfield
In office
2004–2016
Preceded byRobert Johnson III
Succeeded byTammy Witherspoon
Personal details
Born (1956-04-08) April 8, 1956
Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (before 2023)
Independent (2023–present)
Residence(s)Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma materMeadows Draughon Business College
OccupationBusinessman

Kelvin E. Butler is an American politician who is 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.[1]

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:

  • 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[1]

Personal

Butler is a Baptist. He is widowed and he has three children named Kelvin Jr., Kendric, and Destiny.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Senator Kelvin E. Butler's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  2. ↑ Corder, Frank (November 16, 2021). "Butler sworn in to serve State Senate District 38". Y'all Politics. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  3. ↑ Corder, Frank (November 8, 2023). "Republicans pick up seats in Mississippi House, hold the line in state Senate". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
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