Kelvin Butler

Kelvin E. Butler is an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 38th district.

Kelvin E. Butler
Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 38th district
In office 2021–2024
Preceded by	Tammy Witherspoon
Succeeded by	Gary Brumfield
In office 2004–2016
Preceded by	Robert Johnson III
Succeeded by	Tammy Witherspoon
Personal details
Born	(1956-04-08) April 8, 1956 (age 69) Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (before 2023) Independent (2023–present)
Residence(s)	Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	Meadows Draughon Business College
Occupation	Businessman

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]