Marc W. Butler (born January 21, 1952)[1] is a former Republican member of the New York State Assembly for the 118th Assembly District, which includes Herkimer County, Fulton County and the northeastern portion of Otsego County.[2]
Marc W. Butler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 118th district | |
| In office November 8, 1995 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Casale |
| Succeeded by | Robert Smullen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1952[1] Herkimer, New York[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan[2] |
| Children | Two[2] |
| Residence | Newport, New York[2] |
| Alma mater | SUNY Potsdam[1] |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
Butler received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from State University of New York at Potsdam.[2] He worked as a reporter for the Utica Observer-Dispatch from 1976 to 1986, and was a corporate communications specialist for Utica National Insurance Group from 1986 to 1995.[1] Butler was a Newport Village Trustee and also served as Deputy Mayor of the village. He then served two terms in the Herkimer County Legislature, where he was elected Majority Leader in 1993.[2]
He was first elected to represent 113th Assembly District in 1995. Due to redistricting, he was elected to the new 117th Assembly District in 2002.[2] Butler won the November 2008 general election with 71 percent of the vote[3][4] and ran uncontested in the November 2010 general election.[5][6] He did not seek reelection in 2018.
Butler resides in the Village of Newport with his wife Susan. They have two children, Caitlin and Jeffrey.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Assembly Member Marc W. Butler (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Marc W. Butler: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ "Election Results 2008: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-05-11.
- ^ "Assembly Election Returns: November 4, 2008" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2012.
- ^ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-06-15.
- ^ "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2013.
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