G.K. Butterfield Coverage

G.K.BUTTERFIELD & IVAN URLAUB: North Carolina's secret weapon in the climate crisis

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -- While we applaud the EPA for pushing companies to fight climate change, the agency should also revive the innovative Renewable Fuel Standard proposal to make its climate-fighting plans work even faster.

Editorial: Delegation in Washington gains diversity but loses clout and experience

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 -- It is a stark and dramatically different delegation representing North Carolina in Congress now than any time since the dawn of the current millennium. The current delegation starting service Tuesday - two Republicans in the U.S. Senate and a House delegation of seven Republicans and seven Democrats - is likely as diverse as has ever served in Washington. But with the departures of Republican Sen. Richard Burr along with Democratic Reps. G.K. Butterfield and David Price, the depth of experience, knowledge and leadership is significantly diminished.

Butterfield leaving Congress a few days early for DC law firm

U.S. Rep. G.K Butterfield, who did not seek re-election this year, resigning as of midnight to start new law firm job.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Candidate quality comes into focus as NC Republicans reflect on missed opportunities in Congress

Republican businesswoman Sandy Smith and GOP political newcomer Bo Hines narrowly lost competitive congressional races. The results are prompting some to consider what could have been done differently.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Davis wins eastern NC battleground, taking seat of retiring Butterfield

Democratic state Sen. Don Davis defeated Republican businesswoman Sandy Smith in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, bolstering state Democrats' representation in Congress.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Don Davis, Sandy Smith advance to November election for Butterfield seat

The state's 1st Congressional District, which covers much of eastern North Carolina, leans Democratic but could become a competitive general election contest in November.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Abortion takes on heightened political importance as NC primary nears

Top candidates in competitive races shared their views on abortion in light of a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court indicating that it could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Rep G.K. Butterfield endorses Sen. Don Davis, running against Erica Smith

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina endorsed state Sen. Don Davis' bid to take his seat in the 1st Congressional District. Former state Sen. Erica Smith is also running.

Butterfield backs moderate Democrat Davis in race for northeastern NC congressional district

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina endorsed state Sen. Don Davis' bid to take his seat in the 1st Congressional District. Former state Sen. Erica Smith is also running.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Primary battle to replace U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield becomes a barometer for NC Democrats

In the primary battle for the 1st Congressional District, state Sen. Don Davis and former state Sen. Erica Smith have competing visions. Davis wants to work with Republicans. Smith wants a more forceful Democratic Party.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

7 competitive North Carolina political races you should watch

North Carolinians who care about the balance of power in Washington and Raleigh now have a clearer picture of the state's most consequential races.

Paul Specht and Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporters

New congressional districts shake up NC politics

Redistricting is forcing out some Congress members and creating new political rivalries in the Tar Heel State -- a scenario that could have ramifications in the legislature.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Butterfield laments tone of Congress these days

In less than a generation, Congress has devolved from a respectful institution to a toxic one in desperate need of a reset, Democratic 1st District Congressman G.K. Butterfield said Friday.

Full interview: Butterfield discusses congressional highs,lows

As he prepares for his final year in office, Democratic 1st District Congressman G.K. Butterfield reflects on his time in the U.S. House.

Butterfield: From big money in politics to lack of civility, Washington is broken

In less than a generation, Congress has devolved from a respectful institution to a toxic one in desperate need of a reset, Democratic 1st District Congressman G.K. Butterfield said Friday.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Butterfield's district moving west, becoming more GOP-friendly

Democratic 1st District Congressman Butterfield announced Thursday that he won't seek re-election and intends to retire at the end of his term in December 2022.

New NC congressional map played role in Butterfield's decision not to seek re-election

Democratic 1st District Congressman Butterfield announced Thursday that he won't seek re-election and intends to retire at the end of his term in December 2022.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Redistricting played role in Butterfield's decision to retire

Democratic 1st District Congressman Butterfield has told his staff he won't seek re-election and intends to retire at the end of his term in December 2022, sources have told WRAL News.

Sources: Congressman Butterfield not seeking re-election

Democratic 1st District Congressman Butterfield has told his staff he won't seek re-election and intends to retire at the end of his term in December 2022, sources have told WRAL News.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

At Capitol, NC lawmakers hope a lesson can be learned

Rep. G.K. Butterfield, who is a member of the House administration committee which oversees security at the Capitol, said he expects a review of the response to the riot.

Butterfield: 'The country is demanding civility'

N.C. Rep. G.K. Butterfield promised to reach across the aisle of a divided Congress. "We are going to work in a bipartisan way because the country is demanding civility," he told WRAL News.

Tillis predicts quick confirmation for Supreme Court nominee

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis met with Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday and said she sees no obstacles to getting her confirmed for the court by the end of October.

ROY COOPER: Congress - Act now. Extend unemployment benefits for struggling workers

Friday, July 24, 2020 -- It's irresponsible for Congress and the president to stop providing this critical support now when the virus still is spreading rapidly and states, especially in the South, are seeing record high case counts. ... It's not safe for some people to go back to work and many don't have jobs to return to yet. Benefits from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program have not only helped people pay their bills -- they've been critical to the health of our local businesses when unemployed people use their benefits to put money into the economy by purchasing food, paying rent and buying other necessities.

Local civil rights leaders mourn the death of Congressman John Lewis

Several North Carolina civil rights leaders are mourning the death of Congressman John Lewis on Saturday. He was the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists led by Rev. Martin Luther King jr. that had the greatest impact on the movement. He died at 80.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer & The Associated Press

Editorial: Congress, pass Justice in Policing Act now

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 -- This is a time for action and legislation introduced in Congress Monday offers the nation's members of the House of Representatives and Senate the opportunity to act to address systemic racism in law enforcement. The Justice in Policing Act of 2020 looks to address the use of excessive force by establishing national standards of conduct; make it easier for citizens to track and address officer misconduct and limits the transfer of military-grade equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies.