G. K. Butterfield: “I have stayed throughout the hearing, because I wanted to hear from each one of you because this issue is very important…”

I represent one of thirteen districts in North Carolina. And, as all of you certainly know, the Rucho case originated in my State, as well as the Moore v. Harper case.

The State supreme court ruled that the congressional map was an extreme, intentional partisan gerrymander and directed legislature to fix it.

In conclusion, our democracy works best when every voter can make their voice heard.

Just because you have high turnout doesn't mean that bad laws aren't barriers to voting.