About Jim Butler
Born 1965. Jim Butler is an American politician.
James Harry Butler is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 18th district since 2022. He previously represented the 14th district from 2012 to 2020.
Elections 2012 With District 14 incumbent Republican Representative Troy Andes redistricted to District 15, Butler ran in the three-way May 8, 2012 Republican Primary and placed first with 710 votes (41.1%), and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,368 votes (54.2%) against Democratic nominee Jimmie Wood. 2022 After 2020 redistricting, Butler ran against Johnnie Wamsley, his 2020 successor, for the 18th district. Butler defeated Wamsley in a primary, and went unchallenged.
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Who is Jim Butler?
American politician
When was Jim Butler born?
Jim Butler was born on 18 September 1965.
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Jim Butler is a politician.
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Jim Butler is American.
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· DBpedia: Jim Butler (West Virginia politician)
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