Butler Signs Term Limits Pledge, Vows to Fight Career Politicians in Washington

OKEECHOBEE, FL — Republican congressional candidate Ben Butler announced today that his campaign has continued its significant momentum, already raising more than $100,000 in the first 48 hours after launching his campaign for Congress in Florida’s 9th Congressional District.

Congressional candidate Ben Butler today announced that he has signed the "US Term Limits' Congressional Term Limits Pledge" reaffirming his commitment to restoring accountability and citizen leadership in Washington.

The pledge supports a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on members of Congress, a reform consistently supported by large majorities of Americans across party lines.

“Washington was never supposed to be a place where politicians build lifelong careers while the people they represent get left behind,” Butler said. “Our Founding Fathers envisioned citizen leaders who would serve, make a difference, and return home. Somewhere along the way, Congress became filled with career politicians more focused on keeping their jobs than solving problems.”

A lifelong Floridian, farmer, businessman, and public servant, Butler said his decision to sign the pledge reflects his belief that public office

should be about service, not personal ambition.

“I am running for Congress because I love this country, believe in President Trump’s America First agenda, and want to fight for Florida families, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. The longer politicians stay in office, the more disconnected they become from the people they were elected to serve. We need to fix that.”

Butler pledged to support efforts to advance congressional term limits and said fresh perspectives are needed to address the nation’s growing debt, government inefficiency, and declining trust in federal institutions.

“Our country wasn’t built by political insiders. It was built by hardworking Americans who expected their leaders to be accountable. Term limits help ensure that Congress remains connected to the people and focused on results rather than protecting the status quo.”

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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.

Governor DeSantis appointed Ben to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board in 2019, 2021, and 2024, where he has helped oversee Everglades restoration, flood protection, water supply, and natural resource management across South Florida.

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.

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.

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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With the excitement of the campaign growing, Butler has picked up many endorsements, both federal and local, including:

Congressional:

Kat Cammack – Congresswoman, FL-03

Greg Steube – Congressman, FL-17

City of Okeechobee:

Dowling Watford, Jr. – Mayor

Monica Clark – Vice Mayor

Noel Chandler – Council Member

Bob Jarriel – Council Member

David McAuley – Council Member

Noel Chandler - Council Member

Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners:

David Hazellief – Chair, Commissioner

Terry Burroughs – 1st Vice Chair, Commissioner

Bradley Goodbread – 2nd Vice Chair, Commissioner

Frank DeCarlo – Commissioner

Michael Sumner – Commissioner

Okeechobee County School Board:

Jill Holcomb – Board Chair, District 5

Christine Bishop – Vice Chair, District 1

Malissa Morgan – Board Member, District 2

Melisa Jahner – Board Member, District 3

Amanda Riedel – Board Member, District 4

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners:

Don Elwell – Chair, Commissioner

Chris Campbell – Vice Chair, Commissioner

Arlene Tuck – Commissioner

Scott Kirouac – Commissioner

Kevin Roberts – Commissioner

Scott Kirouac - Commissioner

Sheriffs:

Sheriff Paul Blackman – Highlands County

Sheriff David Hardin – Glades County

Sheriff Noel Stephen – Okeechobee County

Sheriff Eric Flowers – Indian River County

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Release Date:

June 2nd, 2026

Press Contact:

Derek Dufresne

Derek@ascent-strategic.com