Ben Butler

9 gen FL. Cattle rancher & fmr dairy farmer. UF grad married an FSU grad & former LEO. Daughter loves cows, FFA & 4-H. Jesus is our Savior. Go Gators! SFWMD GB

[Ben Butler @BenLButler]

Go Gators!

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

BREAKING: Sheriff Eric Flowers of Indian River County just endorsed Ben Butler for Congress.

"Ben cares about Indian River County. He asked the right questions about our schools and our needs. He came out, saw our challenges firsthand, and understands what makes this district unique. He's committed to the safety of our first responders. Ben is the one to represent all of us in D.C." — Sheriff Eric Flowers, Indian River County

Ben is committed to keeping our first responders safe. Law enforcement trusts him. Farmers trust him. Now it's time to send a farmer to Congress.

Indian River, early voting starts tomorrow, August 8th. Election Day is August 18th. Go vote to send a farmer to Congress!

Learn more: https://t.co/L3QxY2tl0I

Watch the video 📷

[Derek Dufresne @DeDufresne]

MEMORANDUM: @BenButlerFL Surging in the Polls

The latest Victory Insights poll is a strong validation of both Ben Butler’s candidacy and the campaign we have built around him.

Despite being significantly outspent by several of his opponents, Ben is statistically tied for the lead in the Republican primary. The poll has Jorge Martinez at 14.2%, Ben Butler at 13.8%, Thomas Chalifoux at 13.8%, and Dan Green at 11.6%.

Put simply, Ben is four-tenths of one point from first place.

That result is particularly significant given the financial disparity in this race. Several of Ben’s opponents have spent heavily with their personal money to build name identification and move voters through television, digital, mail, and other paid communication. While Ben has significantly raised more from donor contributions than his opponents, Ben has not had anything close to the same level of resources.

Yet after all that spending, nobody has been able to separate from him. That is a testament to Ben himself and how naturally he fits Florida’s 9th Congressional District.

Ben is a ninth-generation Floridian, farmer, cattle rancher, and businessman. His background isn’t something we constructed for a congressional campaign. It reflects the communities and values that make up this district. Our central message — Send a Farmer to Congress — works because it is authentic to both the candidate and the electorate.

The poll provides another encouraging sign: 40.9% of voters remain undecided. There are nearly three times as many undecided voters as currently support any individual candidate, meaning this race remains wide open.

Ben is also well positioned with those undecided voters. Victory Insights finds that among undecideds, Ben has 14% positive name identification, ahead of both Martinez at 12% and Chalifoux at 10%. That suggests Ben has considerable room to grow as voters make their final decisions.

The campaign’s challenge over the final eleven days is therefore not complicated: get Ben and his story in front of as many remaining voters as our resources allow.

We do not need to match our opponents dollar for dollar. The poll demonstrates that we haven’t needed to do so thus far. We need to continue communicating efficiently, maximize Ben’s vote in the areas where he is strongest, and compete aggressively for the enormous pool of undecided voters.

This poll should give everyone involved with the campaign confidence in the strategy we have pursued.

We are being dramatically outspent, and we are tied for the lead.

That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because we have a candidate who fits the district, a message that resonates, strong local support, and a campaign that has made its resources count.

There is still a tremendous amount of work to do, and with 41% undecided, this race can move quickly in any direction. But with eleven days remaining, Ben is exactly where we need him to be: in the top tier, within striking distance of first, and with a large universe of voters still available to win.

The money advantage belongs to our opponents.

The opportunity belongs to Ben.

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

Turns out I owe these guys an apology.

They’re a whole lot more honest than the 🫏 🫏 in Washington. 😂

Watch this one. 👇

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

Career politicians have spent years making promises they never intended to keep. Washington is overflowing with excuses, finger-pointing, and political games. The American people deserve leaders who tell the truth, do the work, and deliver results instead of more 🐂💩

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

.@BenButlerFL's first TV ad has a one-word verdict on Washington: 'Bullsh*t'

Reporting by @PeterSchorschFL

#FlaPol

https://t.co/LARDP9aocu

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

Congress needs to pass this ⤵️

[Ben Butler @BenLButler]

No excuses. Americans deserve election integrity. Thank you @POTUS

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

Thank you, @POTUS. Transparency in government, bringing public documents into the sunshine, is the ultimate disinfectant. Americans must have faith in their elections. The Senate should unanimously pass the SAVE America Act now. No excuses!

https://t.co/LW7cZ0Rsnj

[Ben Butler @BenLButler]

Humbling support @BenButlerFL

[Florida’s Voice @FLVoiceNews]

Republican FL-9 candidate Ben Butler announced raising more than $330,000 during his first fundraising quarter.

@BenLButler: "We’re proving that this race isn’t about who can write themselves the biggest check, but rather about earning the trust and support of the people we’re asking to represent.”

https://t.co/LibIO0yhlD

[Florida’s Voice @FLVoiceNews]

Republican FL-9 candidate Ben Butler announced raising more than $330,000 during his first fundraising quarter.

@BenLButler: "We’re proving that this race isn’t about who can write themselves the biggest check, but rather about earning the trust and support of the people we’re asking to represent.”

https://t.co/LibIO0yhlD

[Ben Butler @BenLButler]

@BenButlerFL

[Florida’s Voice @FLVoiceNews]

FL-9 candidate Butler reports $330K fundraising haul

@BenLButler: “We’re proving that this race isn’t about who can write themselves the biggest check, but rather about earning the trust and support of the people we’re asking to represent.”

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

When people contribute to a campaign, they’re investing in a vision for the future. We’re proving that this race isn’t about who can write themselves the biggest check, but rather about earning the trust and support of the people we’re asking to represent.

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

Washington has plenty of politicians.

What it needs is more people who have actually built something, produced something, and worked for a living.

I'm a dairy farmer, cattle rancher, and 9th-generation Floridian who understands the challenges facing working families because I live them every day.

Before sunrise, the cows still need feeding. The fences still need fixing. The bills still need paying.

That’s the kind of real-world experience Congress is missing.

We need to raise another $10,000 before the end of the week, so if you’re ready to help send a farmer to Congress, please chip in today and help us keep building momentum.

Donate here: https://t.co/sJWJy6Rgxu

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

Today was a special day.

I officially qualified to appear on the ballot for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, and I was honored to have my grandmother, Mildred Butler, by my side as I signed the paperwork.

At 97 years young, she has seen nearly a century of American history, and she has always been an example of faith, hard work, family, and perseverance. Those values helped shape who I am and why I’m running for Congress.

As a ninth-generation Floridian, I understand that we don’t inherit this state from our ancestors—we borrow it from our children and grandchildren. That’s why I’m running: to protect our way of life, strengthen our communities, and ensure the next generation has even greater opportunities than the ones we’ve been blessed with.

I’m grateful for my family, grateful for the support we’ve received across District 9, and grateful for the opportunity to earn your vote.

Let’s get to work. Let's send a farmer to Congress. 🇺🇸

[Ben Butler @BenLButler]

Thank you for kind words and support @Kat_Cammack

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

“Ben Butler knows Florida because he’s lived it, worked it, and fought for it his entire life. He’s an America First fighter who will stand alongside me and many others who are working to advance President Trump’s agenda in Congress."

- Congresswoman @Kat_Cammack

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

“Ben Butler knows Florida because he’s lived it, worked it, and fought for it his entire life. He’s an America First fighter who will stand alongside me and many others who are working to advance President Trump’s agenda in Congress."

- Congresswoman @Kat_Cammack

[Ben Butler for Florida @BenButlerFL]

I’m officially launching my campaign for Congress in Florida’s 9th District.

I’m running because Florida needs leaders who understand the real impact government has on us all.

I’m ready to get to work. Let’s do this together.

[Ben Butler @BenLButler]

FL's new CD9 is ready for @GovDeSantis sig. I’m seriously considering a run to represent it.
I'm grateful for the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis and @POTUS as we continue moving Florida forward.
I’ll be listening and learning across the district in the weeks ahead.

[South Florida Water Management District @SFWMD]

🎉👏 GAMECHANGING MOMENT FOR EVERGLADES RESTORATION! 🎉👏

✂️Today will be remembered as one of the most important days in the history of Everglades restoration as we cut the ribbon on the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir Project! Thank you @GovRonDeSantis, @Sen_Albritton, @FLDEPNews Secretary Alexis Lambert, @SFWMD Governing Board Members, @SFWMD Director Drew Bartlett & many local, state, federal & tribal officials for joining today’s celebration.

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO! 🐍
Last night I joined a python hunt in the Florida Everglades!

Got hands-on with Florida’s invasive species problem. Learned how to wrangle those slithery giants like a pro, joined a heart-pounding hunt under the swamp’s moonlight, & saw up close how these pythons disrupt the
ecosystem.

Who’s ready to join the hunt?