G. K. Butterfield
American politician (born 1947)
George Kenneth Butterfield Jr. (born April 27, 1947) is an American politician. In 2004, he was elected to the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
G. K. Butterfield | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 1st district | |
| In office July 20, 2004 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Ballance |
| Succeeded by | Donald G. Davis |
| Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
| In office February 5, 2001 – January 1, 2003 | |
| Appointed by | Mike Easley |
| Preceded by | I. Beverly Lake |
| Succeeded by | Edward Thomas Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Kenneth Butterfield Jr. April 27, 1947 Wilson, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Farmer (m. 1971; div. 1991) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | North Carolina Central University (BA, JD) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1970 |
| Rank |  Specialist |
Butterfield was appointed to be an Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court by Governor Mike Easley in 2001. He is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and was its chair from 2015 to 2017.[1]
In November 2021, Butterfield announced his retirement and would not run for re-election in 2022.[2]
References change
- ↑ "Membership". Congressional Black Caucus. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ↑ "Democratic Rep. Butterfield won't seek reelection: report". The Hill. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.