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Summary

Representative George 'G.K.' K. Butterfield, Jr.

Full Name: George 'G.K.' K. Butterfield, Jr.
Office: U.S. House (NC) - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 07/20/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced; 3 Children: Valeisha, Lenai, Tunya
Birth Date: 04/27/1947
Birth Place: Wilson, NC
Home City: Wilson, NC
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HR 822 - Requiring State Reciprocity for Carrying Concealed Firearms
Legislation (Nay)

Nov. 16, 2011 - Authorizes an individual with a valid license to carry a concealed firearm to do so in any state other than his or her state ...

HR 627 - Allowing Loaded Guns in National Parks
Legislation (Nay)

May 20, 2009 - -Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from making any law restricting the possession of firearms or enforcing any such restrictions other than a state's pre-existing ...

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Recent Public Statements

Butterfield and Price Press State to Restore Unemployment Insurance for Thousands of North Carolinians

June 18, 2013 - U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and David Price (NC-04) sent a letter to the leadership of the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly, strongly urging ...

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

June 18, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mrs. ELLMERS. Madam Speaker, I thank my esteemed colleague for handling the time here on the floor in this very important issue. ...

http://butterfield.house.gov/press-releases/butterfield-fights-drastic-cuts-to-the-food-stamp-program-proposed-in-the-us-farm-bill/

June 18, 2013 - Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced five amendments to H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) to block ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Gun Owners of America Ratings on Gun Rights - Elected to 113th Congress [12/2012] 17%
2012 Grass Roots North Carolina Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 17%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $901,274.34
Total Spent $836,321.78
Cash On Hand $238,368.30
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

G.K. Butterfield, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View George 'G.K.' K. Butterfield, Jr.'s North Carolina Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=5&sectiontree=5

Washington, D.C. Website
http://butterfield.house.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/GKBNC01?feature=mhee

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/gkbutterfield

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/congressmangkbutterfield

Washington, D.C.
2305 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3101
Fax: 202-225-3354

District
309 West 3rd Street
Weldon, NC 27890
Phone: 252-538-4123

District
216 West Nash Street, Suite B
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: 252-237-9816
Fax: 252-291-0356

District
411 West Chapel Hill Street
Suite 905
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 888-874-9063

Key Staff
Darnise Nelson
Scheduler
413 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3301
Phone: 202-225-3101
Fax: 202-225-3354

Key Staff
Ken Willis
Communications Director
413 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3301
Phone: 202-225-3101
Fax: 202-225-3354

Key Staff
Corliss James
Chief of Staff
413 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3301
Phone: 202-225-3101
Fax: 202-225-3354

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