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Ben Butler

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Overview

Current roleDairy farmer

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationFlorida

BackgroundDairy farmer

EducationUniversity of Florida — B.S., Animal Science (2002)

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Notable personal detailsBen Butler is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 9th Congressional District in 2026 and an at-large governing board member of the South Florida Water Management District. He is a dairy farmer and agribusiness manager at Butler Oaks Farm in Lorida, Florida, and has held leadership roles with agricultural and youth livestock organizations in Okeechobee County. He earned bachelor’s (2002) and master’s (2019) degrees in Animal Science from the University of Florida.

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Positions

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Economy & Taxes

Ben Butler presents himself as a conservative, business-minded candidate who emphasizes balanced budgets, support for agriculture and rural businesses, and a stronger economy. His campaign materials frame him as aligned with an America First economic agenda and American energy development.

Immigration & Border

Ben Butler’s campaign materials emphasize secure borders and align his candidacy with President Trump’s immigration agenda. The available public evidence supports a border-security-focused position, but does not show detailed views on asylum, deportations, or legalization pathways.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Ben Butler’s campaign site frames him as pro-life and says he will stand for the unborn, protect life, and defend the conscience rights of Floridians. His issues page also says he will defend the right to life and protect parental rights, faith, and freedom.

Climate & Energy

Ben Butler’s public campaign materials emphasize American energy, a stronger economy, and support for agriculture and natural resource management. His background includes service on the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board, where he has worked on Everglades restoration, flood protection, water supply, and natural resource management.

Public Safety & Guns

Ben Butler presents himself as strongly pro–Second Amendment, opposing new gun grabs and government registries. He also emphasizes backing law enforcement and a tough-on-crime posture.

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