Mini-Biography

Prior to being elected to represent North Carolina’s First Congressional District on July 24, 2004, Congressman G. K. Butterfield enjoyed a distinguished legal career.  He worked in private practice law before serving as a state Superior Court Judge and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice.

Currently, Congressman Butterfield serves on the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he sits as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. He also serves on the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

Congressman Butterfield is currently serving his third term as Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus after first being appointed to the Democratic leadership post in the 110th Congress. He is vice-chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Congressman Butterfield is a lifelong member of Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church in Wilson, N.C. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and father of three adult daughters.