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U.S. House District 9
2026 Florida U.S. House District 9 — Republican Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Official records identify Ben Butler as a Republican candidate for U.S. House District 9 and show the candidate in the current official primary-election material.
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August 18, 2026
Republican Party
Representative in Congress
District 9
Ben Butler
Dan Green
Jorge Martinez
Justin Story
Marcus Carter
Steve Rance
Thomas E. Chalifoux Jr.
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608 Butlers Bluff Road · Lorida, FL 33857
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608 Butlers Bluff Road
Lorida, FL 33857
Phone: (863)634-1463
Email: [email protected]
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Benjamin "Ben" Butler is a lifelong, ninth-generation Floridian, agricultural leader, businessman, and public servant rooted in the values of faith, hard work, stewardship, and service.
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Benjamin "Ben" Butler is a lifelong, ninth-generation Floridian, agricultural leader, businessman, and public servant rooted in the values of faith, hard work, stewardship, and service.
Raised in Central Florida, Ben helped build and operate Butler Oaks Farm, a multi-generational dairy and cattle operation. Through decades of hands-on experience, he managed employees, balanced budgets, navigated complex regulations, and made the real-world decisions necessary to keep a business running and families employed.
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Raised in Central Florida, Ben helped build and operate Butler Oaks Farm, a multi-generational dairy and cattle operation. Through decades of hands-on experience, he managed employees, balanced budgets, navigated complex regulations, and made the real-world decisions necessary to keep a business running and families employed.
Ben earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in Animal Science from the University of Florida, with a focus on dairy management, agricultural economics, and natural resource management.
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Ben earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in Animal Science from the University of Florida, with a focus on dairy management, agricultural economics, and natural resource management.
Ben is joined in his commitment to agriculture and youth development by his wife, April, a native Floridian, FSU graduate, and former law enforcement professional who volunteers with 4-H, FFA Alumni, and the South Florida Fair dairy shows. Their daughter Hannah raises registered dairy and beef heifers through FFA and 4-H, and is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Club America at her high school.
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Ben is joined in his commitment to agriculture and youth development by his wife, April, a native Floridian, FSU graduate, and former law enforcement professional who volunteers with 4-H, FFA Alumni, and the South Florida Fair dairy shows. Their daughter Hannah raises registered dairy and beef heifers through FFA and 4-H, and is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Club America at her high school.
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Ben has also served in leadership roles with the Florida Farm Bureau, Florida FFA Foundation, Southeast Milk Inc., and Newtrient. A former Florida FFA State President, Ben has long believed in investing in future generations and strengthening Florida's rural communities.
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Ben has also served in leadership roles with the Florida Farm Bureau, Florida FFA Foundation, Southeast Milk Inc., and Newtrient. A former Florida FFA State President, Ben has long believed in investing in future generations and strengthening Florida's rural communities.
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LOWER COSTS & FIGHT INFLATION
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LOWER COSTS & FIGHT INFLATION
A rock-solid conservative vote for Trump's America First agenda every single time.
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A rock-solid conservative vote for Trump's America First agenda every single time.
DEFEND THE SECOND AMENDMENT
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DEFEND THE SECOND AMENDMENT
SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT & OUR VETERANS
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SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT & OUR VETERANS
PROTECT FLORIDA WATER & AGRICULTURE
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PROTECT FLORIDA WATER & AGRICULTURE
DEFEND FLORIDA VALUES
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DEFEND FLORIDA VALUES
DEFEND THE RIGHT TO LIFE
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DEFEND THE RIGHT TO LIFE
FIGHT FOR TERM LIMITS
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FIGHT FOR TERM LIMITS
Together, the Butler family remains deeply rooted in Florida's Heartland, dedicated to preserving its agricultural heritage, supporting youth leadership, and serving their community.
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Together, the Butler family remains deeply rooted in Florida's Heartland, dedicated to preserving its agricultural heritage, supporting youth leadership, and serving their community.
Protect the God-given right to keep and bear arms. No new gun grabs, no government registries, no compromise. Proud of have earned an Aq rating from the NRA, the highest score given to a non-incumbent candidate.
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Protect the God-given right to keep and bear arms. No new gun grabs, no government registries, no compromise. Proud of have earned an Aq rating from the NRA, the highest score given to a non-incumbent candidate.
Deliver clean water, protect Florida agriculture, and fight for the rural communities Washington ignores.
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Deliver clean water, protect Florida agriculture, and fight for the rural communities Washington ignores.
Protect parental rights, faith, and freedom
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Protect parental rights, faith, and freedom
Stand for the unborn and the values that built this country. Protect life and the conscience rights of every Floridian.
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Stand for the unborn and the values that built this country. Protect life and the conscience rights of every Floridian.
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