Kelvin E. Butler (born April 8, 1956) 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.
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. 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.
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
Personal Butler is a Baptist. He is widowed and he has three children named Kelvin Jr., Kendric, and Destiny.
References
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 2007 2005 2003 1999 campaign contributions