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Kelvin Butler
| Kelvin Butler | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 38 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/08/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Magnolia, MS | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Butler was Alderman of the City of Magnolia. He was a candidate for the Mississippi State House of Representatives in 1999 but was not elected. He then joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 38th district.
Butler used to work for Delphi Packard Electric Systems. He is now retired.
Butler earned his AA from Meadow Draughon Business College in 1975.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Butler served on these committees:
- Business and Financial Institutions Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Local and Private Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Municipalities Committee, Mississippi Senate
- State Library Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Tourism Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Butler won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 38. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. No candidates ran in the Republican primary. Butler won the general election on November 8, 2011 unopposed. [1]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Kelvin Butler ran unopposed for District 38 of the Mississippi State Senate. [2]
Kelvin Butler raised $48,958 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kelvin Butler () | 12,125 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Butler received $35,117 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kelvin Butler's campaign in 2011 | |
| South Mississippi Title Co | $2,000 |
| Weyerhaeuser Co | $1,100 |
| First Heritage Credit LLC | $1,100 |
| Entergy | $1,100 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $35,117 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 15,157 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.32 |
2009
In 2009 Kelvin Butler collected $24,013 in donations. [5]
His six largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entergy | $1,000 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $1,000 |
| Weyerhaeuser Co. | $1,000 |
| Southwest Distributors Inc. | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Hospitality Assoc. & Restaurant | $1,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 |
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Personal
Butler is widowed and has three children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3244 601-359-3244 601-359-3244
District Address:
116 Robb Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
Phone: 601-783-2706 (Home)
Fax: 601-783-3668
Email:
kbutler@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Kelvin Butler's personal website
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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