Mark Butler (Georgia politician)

J. Mark Butler (born July 21, 1970) is an American politician who served as the Georgia Labor Commissioner. He became the first Republican to hold the office with his election in 2010, in which Republicans won every statewide office in Georgia.[1] Prior to serving as Commissioner of Labor, Butler served in the Georgia House of Representatives. He was re-elected Labor Commissioner in 2014 and 2018. His term expired in January 2023.[2]

Mark Butler
Labor Commissioner of Georgia
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 12, 2023
GovernorNathan Deal
Brian Kemp
Preceded byMike Thurmond
Succeeded byBruce Thompson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 18th district
In office
January 2005 – January 2011
Preceded byBill Heath
Succeeded byKevin Cooke
Personal details
Born (1970-07-21) July 21, 1970 (age 54)
Carrollton, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
EducationAuburn University (BA)

References

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  1. ^ "Mark Butler". Georgia Department of Labor. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Mark Butler (Georgia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Brent Brown
Republican nominee for Labor Commissioner of Georgia
2010, 2014, 2018
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Labor Commissioner of Georgia
2011–2023
Succeeded by