Jean Farmer-Butterfield facts for kids
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Jean Farmer-Butterfield
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 24th district |
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| In office January 29, 2003 – July 25, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Shelly Willingham |
| Succeeded by | Linda Cooper-Suggs |
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| Born | October 21, 1947 Wilson, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | 2 |
| Education | North Carolina Central University (BA, MA) |
Jean Farmer-Butterfield is a politician from the United States. She was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. This is like a state-level parliament. She represented the 24th district from 2003 to 2020.
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Early Life and Education
Jean Farmer-Butterfield was born in Wilson, North Carolina. This happened on October 21, 1947. She went to North Carolina Central University. There, she earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts.
Political Career
Before becoming a politician, Jean Farmer-Butterfield worked for many years. She was a consultant and manager for non-profit groups. These groups helped people with health and social services.
Serving in the House
In 2002, Farmer-Butterfield was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. She officially started her job in January 2003. She worked hard for the people of her district.
From 2007 to 2011, she held an important role. She was a House majority whip. A whip helps make sure that members of their political party vote together. She lost this role after the Republican Party won more seats in 2010.
New Role in State Government
In 2020, Governor Roy Cooper chose Farmer-Butterfield for a new job. He nominated her to the state Employment Security Board of Review. This board helps with rules about jobs and unemployment. The state legislature had to approve her for this job.
She was approved on July 8, 2020. After this, she left her seat in the House of Representatives.
Personal Life
In 1971, Jean Farmer-Butterfield married G. K. Butterfield. He was a lawyer and also a politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 2004 to 2022.
Jean and G. K. Butterfield had two daughters. Their names are Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Lenai Butterfield. The couple divorced in 1991.
External Links
- Profile at the North Carolina General Assembly
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| Preceded by Joe Hackney Verla Insko |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 24th district 2003-2020 |
Succeeded by Linda Cooper-Suggs |
