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George Kenneth Butterfield (born 27 April 1947) was the Democratic congressman from the 1st district of North Carolina in the US House of Representatives from 20 July 2004 to 3 January 2023, succeeding Frank Ballance and preceding Donald G. Davis.
Biography[]
George Kenneth Butterfield was born on 27 April 1947 in Wilson, North Carolina to a father from Bermuda and an American mother, both of mixed African and European descent. Although he appeared to be white, he identified as African-American and took part in civil rights marches. After serving in the US Army from 1968 to 1970, Butterfield studied law and joined the North Carolina Supreme Court in February 2001 after Governor Mike Easley appointed him to the post. On 20 July 2004, he became the congressman from the 1st congressional district (including Greenville and Goldsboro), succeeding the resigned Frank Ballance. In 2015, he became Chairman of the Black Caucus of the US Congress, succeeding Marcia Fudge. He retired in
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| G. K. Butterfield | |||
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| Member of the United States House of Representatives | Incumbent | ||
| Assumed office July 20, 2004 | |||
| Preceded by | Frank Ballance | ||
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| Born | George Kenneth Butterfield Jr. April 27, 1947(1947-04-27) (age 77) Wilson, North Carolina, U.S. | ||
| Political party | Democratic | ||
| Children | 3 | ||
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| Allegiance | United States | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | ||
| Years of service | 1968–1970 | ||
| Rank | Specialist | ||
George Kenneth Butterfield Jr. (born April 27, 1947) is a United States Congressman elected in 2004. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His district is located in the northeastern corner of North Carolina, stretching from Durham to Elizabeth City and including all or parts of 24 counties. An African American and a longtime advocate on behalf of civil rights, Butterfield is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and served as its chair from 2015 to 2017.
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G. K. Butterfield
American politician (born 1947)
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| In office January 3, 2021 – December 30, 2022 | |
| Leader | Nancy Pelosi |
| Preceded by | John Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Jan Schakowsky |
| In office July 20, 2004 – December 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Ballance |
| Succeeded by | Don Davis |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Marcia Fudge |
| Succeeded by | Cedric Richmond |
| In office February 5, 2001 – January 1, 2003 | |
| Appointed by | Mike Easley |
| Preceded by | I. Beverly Lake Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward Thomas Brady |
| Born | George Kenneth Butterfield Jr. (1947-04-27) April 27, 1947 (age 77) Wilson, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Jean Farmer (m. 1971; div. 1991)Sylvia Chester Butterfield (m. 2021) |
| Children | 3
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