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, born on October 21, 1947, is an American politician. She served in the North Carolina House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of North Carolina. She represented the 24th district from January 2003 to July 2020.
Early Life and Education
Jean Farmer-Butterfield was born in Wilson, North Carolina. She went to North Carolina Central University. There, she earned two degrees:
- A Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- A Master of Arts (MA)
Her Career as a Politician
Before becoming a politician, Jean Farmer-Butterfield worked as a consultant. She also managed non-profit organizations. These groups often help people with health and human services.
In 2002, Farmer-Butterfield was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. She officially started her job in 2003. While serving, she held an important role called a House majority whip. This job helps make sure members of her political party vote together. She was a whip from 2007 to 2011.
After the 2010 election, the Republican Party gained more control. Because of this, she no longer held the whip position.
What She Did Next
In 2020, Governor Roy Cooper chose Farmer-Butterfield for a new role. 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. They confirmed her on July 8, 2020. After this, she resigned from her seat in the House of Representatives.
Her Family 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. They had two daughters named Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Lenai Butterfield. Jean and G. K. Butterfield divorced in 1991.
