Steve Butz is a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 81. A lifelong St. Louis resident, he owns Crawford Butz Insurance Agency, one of the state's largest family-owned insurance agencies, and serves as Managing Partner of Eagle Hurst Ranch, a family-friendly vacation destination in Steelville, Missouri. Notable positions include opposing abortion without exceptions for rape or incest, supporting state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, advocating for Missouri Highway Patrol on St. Louis highways, challenging cuts to paid sick leave and income tax, and backing school choice initiatives like expanding charter schools and private school tuition credits .

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Butz's formal education. His political experience includes election to the Missouri House for District 81, winning with 50.81% in a recent Democratic primary. He has been described as an independent voice in the legislature, serving on professional committees promoting financial services education and local businesses. As of available records, he is campaigning for State Senate District 4, covering parts of West St. Louis City and surrounding areas like Shrewsbury and Clayton.