James Butler (Ohio)
James Butler (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 41. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on December 31, 2020.
Butler (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 41. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Butler was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- Civil Justice Committee (decommissioned)
- House Finance Committee
- House Health Committee
- Criminal Justice Committee (decommissioned)
- House Rules and Reference Committee, Vice chair
- Legislative Service Commission Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Civil Justice, Chair |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • Education and Career Readiness |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Butler served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Health and Aging |
| • Judiciary |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Butler served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Utilities |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Butler served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary and Ethics |
| • Local Government |
| • Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
James Butler was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 41
Incumbent James Butler defeated John McManus in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 41 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Butler (R) | 54.9 | 28,461 |
 | John McManus (D) | 45.1 | 23,387 | |
| Total votes: 51,848 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 41
John McManus advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 41 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John McManus | 100.0 | 5,561 |
| Total votes: 5,561 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 41
Incumbent James Butler advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 41 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Butler | 100.0 | 7,926 |
| Total votes: 7,926 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent James Butler defeated James Calhoun in the Ohio House of Representatives District 41 general election.[1]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 41 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James Butler Incumbent |
63.15% | 37,157 | |
| Democratic | James Calhoun | 36.85% | 21,680 | |
| Total Votes | 58,837 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
James Calhoun ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 41 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 41, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | James Calhoun (unopposed) |
100.00% | 7,622 | |
| Total Votes | 7,622 | |||
Incumbent James Butler ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 41 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 41, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | James Butler Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,693 | |
| Total Votes | 16,693 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Wayne Small was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent James Butler was unopposed in the Republican primary. Butler defeated Small in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | James Butler Incumbent |
67.9% | 24,300 | |
| Democratic | Wayne Small | 32.1% | 11,490 | |
| Total Votes | 35,790 | |||
2012
Butler won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 41. Butler was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Caroline Helen Gentry (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | James Butler Incumbent |
59.6% | 34,707 | |
| Democratic | Caroline Helen Gentry | 40.4% | 23,572 | |
| Total Votes | 58,279 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
Butler's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
Smarter, Efficient Government
- Excerpt: "I believe the first step in creating an atmosphere for growth is smaller and more efficient government."
Lower Taxes/Elimination of the Death Tax
- Excerpt: "Smaller government is important, but we cannot simply cut our way to prosperity. We need fresh ideas and innovative solutions that will give us an edge over other states. Accordingly, below are just a few of the ideas on which I am working to help Ohio become the greatest state in the Republic."
Prison Reform
- Excerpt: "I will soon introduce a bill to have prisoners manufacture and sell something that is not currently made in the United States (so no American jobs are threatened) to literally help repay their debt to society."
Energy Reform
- Excerpt: "I am also investigating conversion of state and local vehicles to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). With available CNG filing stations, government can save substantial fuel expenses."
Government Reform
- Excerpt: "Finally, I am working on legislation that would require state agencies and local governments to open up their books and publish exactly how your money is being spent, specifically illustrating how spending compares to similar jurisdictions."
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[10]
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Recent news
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See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- James Butler on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Republican Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ butlerforohio.com, "Issues," accessed August 22, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
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| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 41 2013–2020 |
Succeeded by Andrea White (R) |
| Preceded by Peggy Lehner (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 37 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by - |
