MADISON — An era in state and local politics is coming to an end.

After four decades in the state Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler said he is not seeking reelection.

Butler (R-Madison) will announce his plans and reflect on his legacy in a news conference Tuesday at the Madison County Legislative Office in downtown Huntsville.

Members of the Madison County Delegation will be in attendance to show their support and recognize Butler’s contributions to the state and community.

Butler represents Senate District 2 which encompasses east Limestone County and western Madison County, including the cities of Athens, Huntsville and Madison.

As a Democrat, before his term in the Alabama Senate, Butler served in the Alabama House from 1982-94. He was then elected to the Senate and served from 1994-2010.

In 2011, he joined the Republican Party and was elected to represent District 2 in the State Senate in 2018. Butler was reelected in 2022; his term ends 2026.