North Carolina Democrat Butterfield retiring from U.S. House, new district is toss-up

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1. WNYT Albany

   Democrat Rep. Butterfield to retire, new district is toss-up ↗ (opens WNYT Albany)

   Published Nov 17, 2021

   Same headline from 5 more outlets

   Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

   U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection, another blow to Democrats seeking to retain a House majority next year and win what is expected to be North Carolina's closest congressional race.

2. Washington Examiner

   Butterfield announces retirement in blow to Democrats’ efforts to keep control of House ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Nov 17, 2021

   Washington Examiner's feed description

   Rep. G. K. Butterfield announced Thursday he will retire at the end of his term, delivering a blow to Democrats’ efforts to maintain control of the House after next year’s midterm elections.

3. Politico

   Another blow to Dems' House hopes: Butterfield retiring in N.C. ↗ (opens Politico)

   Published Nov 17, 2021

   Politico's feed description

   A source familiar with his decision confirmed that Rep. G.K. Butterfield won't seek reelection next year, after Republicans made his seat harder to win in redistricting.

4. 13News Now Norfolk

   North Carolina Democrat Butterfield retiring from U.S. House, new district is toss-up ↗ (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

   Published Nov 17, 2021

   13News Now Norfolk's feed description

   He has represented northeastern North Carolina in the U.S. House since 2004 and is a former head of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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