Kelvin Butler
Feb 15, 2023: Picayune Item: Mississippi Elections 2023: Breakdown of State Senate
Twelve Democrats do not have a Republican opponent, but one interesting race with an independent may be on the table. In District 38, Senator Kelvin Butler opted to run for re-election as an Independent. Gary Brumfield, who Butler defeated in a non-partisan special election in 2021, will be the Democratic nominee. That is probably enough in this district, but Butler is well known, previously serving in the Senate from 2004 to 2015. Regardless, the winner will caucus with the Democrats
Twelve Democrats do not have a Republican opponent, but one interesting race with an independent may be on the table. In District 38, Senator Kelvin Butler opted to run for re-election as an Independent. Gary Brumfield, who Butler defeated in a non-partisan special election in 2021, will be the Democratic nominee. That is probably enough in this district, but Butler is well known, previously serving in the Senate from 2004 to 2015. Regardless, the winner will caucus with the Democrats
Nov 17, 2021: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Senator Sworn in for Seat He Previously Held
Democrat Kelvin Butler of Magnolia was sworn in to the Mississippi Senate on Tuesday, returning to the seat he previously held for 12 years.
Democrat Kelvin Butler of Magnolia was sworn in to the Mississippi Senate on Tuesday, returning to the seat he previously held for 12 years.
Feb 28, 2015: Natchez Democrat:Moroney, Dearing run for Senate seat
Natchezian Angela Baker Brooks has qualified for the District 38 seat, which is being vacated by Kelvin Butler as he runs for Pike County Chancery Clerk. Brooks qualified as a Democrat, as have Tammy Felder Witherspoon and Albert Eubanks, both of McComb, and Gregory Harris and Daryl L. Porter Jr., both of Summit.
Natchezian Angela Baker Brooks has qualified for the District 38 seat, which is being vacated by Kelvin Butler as he runs for Pike County Chancery Clerk. Brooks qualified as a Democrat, as have Tammy Felder Witherspoon and Albert Eubanks, both of McComb, and Gregory Harris and Daryl L. Porter Jr., both of Summit.
Feb 11, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi Senate passes bill to nix vehicle-safety inspection
Sen. Kelvin Butler, D-McComb, proposed the state instead just inspect older vehicles. Polk said he'd be willing to consider such a proposal, but not this year.
Sen. Kelvin Butler, D-McComb, proposed the state instead just inspect older vehicles. Polk said he'd be willing to consider such a proposal, but not this year.
Jan 7, 2015: Natchez Democrat: Local legislators says education, state budget will dominate session
Sen. Kelvin Butler, D-Magnolia, said he supports Common Core. “We have 45 other states that are doing this, and it will help our children — when they leave and go elsewhere, they will be at the same level as they were here in Mississippi,” he said. “I know there are some bumps in the road, but I think we need to let folks who educate educate and let politicians be politicians. If there is some way to enhance it, we can do that, but I think at this point to dismantle it would be a grave mistake.”
Sen. Kelvin Butler, D-Magnolia, said he supports Common Core. “We have 45 other states that are doing this, and it will help our children — when they leave and go elsewhere, they will be at the same level as they were here in Mississippi,” he said. “I know there are some bumps in the road, but I think we need to let folks who educate educate and let politicians be politicians. If there is some way to enhance it, we can do that, but I think at this point to dismantle it would be a grave mistake.”
Feb 26, 2014: Kelvin Butler: Clarion Ledger: State agency could focus on job training
Mar 5, 2014: Gulf Live: Mississippi Senate passes its plan for teacher pay raises (updated)
Sen. Kelvin Butler, D-McComb, expressed concerns that basing part of teachers' pay on schools' performance could hurt teachers who work in poor areas."In my opinion, we are just continuing giving the best schools the money and they are already doing well," Butler said Wednesday.
Mar 5, 2014: Gulf Live: Mississippi Senate passes its plan for teacher pay raises (updated)
Sen. Kelvin Butler, D-McComb, expressed concerns that basing part of teachers' pay on schools' performance could hurt teachers who work in poor areas."In my opinion, we are just continuing giving the best schools the money and they are already doing well," Butler said Wednesday.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-38 Kelvin Butler (D-McComb)
The AA majority 38th stretches from Natchez to McComb and takes in most of the heavy Dem precincts in the southwestern part of the state. The district goes from 66% Obama to 74% Obama. Safe D.
SD-38 Kelvin Butler (D-McComb)
The AA majority 38th stretches from Natchez to McComb and takes in most of the heavy Dem precincts in the southwestern part of the state. The district goes from 66% Obama to 74% Obama. Safe D.
Mar 5, 2010: Y'all Politics: Sen. Kevin Butler’s Mississippi Senate Weekly Report for March 5, 2010
Senator Kelvin Butler is Chairman of the Local & Private committee. He also serves on the Business & Financial Institutions; Finance; Judiciary, Division A; Municipalities; State Library; Highways & Transportation and Tourism committee.
Jan 29, 2008: HSLDA: Senate Bill 2401: An Act Lowering the Compulsory Attendance Age
Author: Senator Kelvin E. Butler Summary: This bill would lower the compulsory school age from 6 to 5. This bill is now dead.
Senator Kelvin Butler is Chairman of the Local & Private committee. He also serves on the Business & Financial Institutions; Finance; Judiciary, Division A; Municipalities; State Library; Highways & Transportation and Tourism committee.
Jan 29, 2008: HSLDA: Senate Bill 2401: An Act Lowering the Compulsory Attendance Age
Author: Senator Kelvin E. Butler Summary: This bill would lower the compulsory school age from 6 to 5. This bill is now dead.
Butler served as Alderman in the city of Magnolia from 1991-2003, serving in several positions including Utility and Property, Fire, and Street Commissioner. He also led an effort to rename Cherry Street after a long-time community leader, A. Marks, the first African American County Agent and first African American Supervisor in Pike County, MS. He coordinated the Bike-a-Thon for St. Jude Research Hospital for 5 years, raising over $6,000.00 to save lives. Butler has been a member of the Magnolia South Pike Chamber of Commerce since 1996. He was Chamber President in 2001. Some of the Chamber's noted accomplishments while under his presidency include the chamber giving scholarships to high school seniors, putting up American flags in downtown Magnolia, and establishing a farmers' market, an AARP drivers' refresher course.. Butler received an award for his contribution to the community and the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Storer called Butler "the driving force for many wonderful things in our community." Butler is vice president of Operation Manhood in McComb, which is an outreach program that helps needy people with lodging, food and other basic needs. He is also a Mason, Camellia Lodge #23.
He is currently representing District 38 (Adams, Amite, Pike Walthall & Wilkinson Counties) in the State Senate. Senator Kelvin Butler is Chairman of the Labor committee and Vice Chairman of Enrolled Bills. He also serves on the Business & Financial Institutions; Entergy; Finance; Highways & Transportation; Judiciary, Division A; Local & Private; Municipalities; PEER; State Library; and Tourism committees.
He is currently representing District 38 (Adams, Amite, Pike Walthall & Wilkinson Counties) in the State Senate. Senator Kelvin Butler is Chairman of the Labor committee and Vice Chairman of Enrolled Bills. He also serves on the Business & Financial Institutions; Entergy; Finance; Highways & Transportation; Judiciary, Division A; Local & Private; Municipalities; PEER; State Library; and Tourism committees.