Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 1
First Elected: 07/20/2004
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Democratic
Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced
2 Children: Valeisha, Lenai.
Birth Date: 04/27/1947
Birthplace: Wilson, NC
Home City: Wilson, NC
Religion: Baptist
Education:
JD, North Carolina Central University, 1974
BA, Sociology/Political Science, North Carolina Central University, 1971.
Professional Experience:
Senior Partner, Fitch, Butterfield and Wynn, 1975-1988
Specialist, United States Army, 1968-1970.
Political Experience:
Chief Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2007-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, July 20, 2004
Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, 1988-2004
Appointed, Supreme Court of North Carolina, 2001
Special Superior Court Judge/Resident Superior Court Judge, North Carolina Superior Court.
Organizations:
Vice President, North Carolina Bar Association, 2003-present
Chair, Finance Ministry, Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church
Former President, North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Black Caucus
Member, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
Committees:
Energy and Commerce, Member
Standards of Official Conduct, Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Member
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Member
Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment (Energy and Commerce), Vice Chair
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Contact Information
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://butterfield.house.gov/c ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/butterfie ...
Washington, D.C. Address
413 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3101
Fax: 202-225-3354
District Address
216 West Nash Street, Suite B
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: 252-237-9816
Fax: 252-291-0356
District Address
415 East Boulevard, Suite 100
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: 252-789-4939
Fax: 252-792-8113
District Address
309 West 3rd Street
Weldon, NC 27890
Phone: 252-538-4123
Fax: 252-823-0236
Key Staff AddressDarnise Nelson Scheduler 413 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-3301 Phone: 202-225-3101 Fax: 202-225-3354
Key Staff AddressKen Willis Communications Director 413 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-3301 Phone: 202-225-3101 Fax: 202-225-3354
Key Staff AddressCorliss 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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