Democratic Congressman G.K. Butterfield will retire from his North Carolina district. He is the 15th House Democrat to either announce retirement or a run for another office this cycle.
Democratic Congressman G.K. Butterfield will retire from his North Carolina district, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans.
Representative G.K. Butterfield attends Google 4 NMAAHC celebrating the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on September 16, 2016 in Washington, DC. / Credit: Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images for Google The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP, as well as plaintiffs supported by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, have filed lawsuits in North Carolina alleging racial and partisan gerrymandering.
Butterfield currently serves as chair on the House Subcommittee for Elections, as well as a member of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce. He is close friends with House Whip Jim Clyburn and serves as one of two Senior Chief Deputy Whips.
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