Jim Butler (Ohio politician)

Jim Butler (born May 10, 1973) is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 41st House District.

Butler received his bachelor's degree in history from the United States Naval Academy, and received a Master's degree from the University of Maryland. He later flew the F-14 Tomcat as a pilot in the Navy.

Following his naval service, Butler attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he served on law review as one of the top students in his class.

He is a resident of Oakwood, and is married to Dr. Melissa Butler.

Following Jon Husted's victory in the Ohio Secretary of State race, he resigned from the Ohio Senate. Soon after, Representative Peggy Lehner was chosen to replace him. This caused a vacancy in her former House seat, and Butler ultimately was chosen to serve the remainder of the term. He is eligible to serve in the Ohio House through 2020.

Butler was sworn into the Ohio House of Representatives on January 11, 2011. He has chaired the House Judiciary Committee since 2013.

In 2012, Butler won reelection to the House with 59.16% of the vote over Democrat Caroline Gentry.