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June 23, 2015: IJR: What Should Be Done About the Mississippi State Flag? Two Legislators Have Unexpected Opinions
However, IJReview was able to speak with Mississippi State Senator Albert Butler (D), whose response to the flag controversy was wildly different from Speaker Gunn’s: June 17, 2015: Mississippi watchdog: Dozens of Mississippi officials skirt records law
Ten members of the state Senate haven’t filed their 2013 SEI form, including: Albert Butler, D-Port Gibson, who represents Senate District 36. |
Feb 11, 2015: Special Needs Bill: Senate Passes Special Needs ESA Bill
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
On March 16, 2010, Alcorn alumnus Albert Butler was sworn in to the State Senate at the Mississippi Senate Chamber.
He won a special election to fill the District 36 state Senate seat, which includes Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds and Jefferson counties. The District 36 state Senate seat was vacated by another Alcornite, Vincent Davis ’85, who was appointed a Chancery Court Judge by Governor Haley Barbour in December 2009.
“I am honored and excited that I won,” says Butler. “I look forward to partnering with individuals as we work tirelessly to improve the lives and economic conditions for all people in the District 36. I will not abandon the goals and objectives outlined during my campaign and will make myself available whenever and wherever I can be of service. Great things can be achieved when we work together as a unit. Together we will move forward to improve the quality of life in District 36.”
In his message to Alcorn students Butler says, “The voice of the people in government is delivered through your elected officials. It is very important that you take part in the electoral process, not just on the national level, but on the local level as well. The proposal to merge the HBCUs was started at the state level. We must be proactive at all times and not reactive in times of crisis. It is important that you participate in the electoral process and help elect people that represent you at all levels in government.”
He won a special election to fill the District 36 state Senate seat, which includes Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds and Jefferson counties. The District 36 state Senate seat was vacated by another Alcornite, Vincent Davis ’85, who was appointed a Chancery Court Judge by Governor Haley Barbour in December 2009.
“I am honored and excited that I won,” says Butler. “I look forward to partnering with individuals as we work tirelessly to improve the lives and economic conditions for all people in the District 36. I will not abandon the goals and objectives outlined during my campaign and will make myself available whenever and wherever I can be of service. Great things can be achieved when we work together as a unit. Together we will move forward to improve the quality of life in District 36.”
In his message to Alcorn students Butler says, “The voice of the people in government is delivered through your elected officials. It is very important that you take part in the electoral process, not just on the national level, but on the local level as well. The proposal to merge the HBCUs was started at the state level. We must be proactive at all times and not reactive in times of crisis. It is important that you participate in the electoral process and help elect people that represent you at all levels in government.”
Jan 19, 2010: MBJ: Seven candidates in running for Senate
The qualifying deadline for the special election for Senate District 36 has expired. The following candidates filed qualifying papers with the Office of the Secretary of State: Albert Butler, Port Gibson; Jerry L. Cain Sr., Fayette; Elvis E. Colenberg, Fayette; Kenneth H. Ramsey, Hazlehurst; Jimmy D. Strong, Utica; Ken Dale Sullivan, Wesson; and, Jazma Wheeler, Crystal Springs
The qualifying deadline for the special election for Senate District 36 has expired. The following candidates filed qualifying papers with the Office of the Secretary of State: Albert Butler, Port Gibson; Jerry L. Cain Sr., Fayette; Elvis E. Colenberg, Fayette; Kenneth H. Ramsey, Hazlehurst; Jimmy D. Strong, Utica; Ken Dale Sullivan, Wesson; and, Jazma Wheeler, Crystal Springs
Albert Butler is a Mississippi state senator. He was sworn into post on March 2010. Former Claibourne County supervisor Butler, a Democrat, was elected in a special vote to fill a senate seat left vacant when Butler's predecessor, Vincent Davis, was appointed a chancery judge. Senator Butler has over 42 years of public service. These include: Convenience Store Co-Owner (Traceway Shoppette), Public school classroom teacher with 20 years of experience, Claiborne County Supervisor for 20 years, President of the Claiborne County Board of Supervisors, Mississippi Association of Supervisors (Executive Board Member), National Association of County Officials (Transportation Board), Southwest Mississippi Planning and Development Board, Claiborne County Community Health Center Board, Hinds Community College Board of Trustees, Academic Manager Mississippi Job Corp Center and more.