Garland Edward Pierce (born July 9, 1953) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who has represented the state's 48th district (including constituents in Hoke and Scotland counties) since 2005.[1][2] Pierce is African-American.[3] During the 2016 legislative session, Pierce was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of House Bill 2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill".[4] He was reelected in 2020.
Garland Pierce | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Donald Bonner |
Personal details | |
Born | Garland Edward Pierce July 9, 1953 Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Barbara |
Children | 2 |
Education | |
Occupation | Minister |
Committee assignments
edit2021-2022 Session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Commerce (Vice Chair)
- Health
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Insurance
- Energy and Public Utilities
2019-2020 Session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Commerce
- Health
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Insurance
2017-2018 Session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Commerce and Job Development
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (Vice Chair)
- Insurance
- Banking
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
2015-2016 Session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources (Vice-Chair)
- Commerce and Job Development
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (Vice-Chair)
- Insurance
- Banking
- Children, Youth and Families
2013-2014 Session
edit- Appropriations
- Commerce and Job Development
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
2011-2012 Session
edit- Appropriations
- Commerce and Job Development
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
2009-2010 Session
edit- Appropriations
- Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship
- Insurance
- Aging
- Federal Relations and Indian Affairs
- Juvenile Justice
Electoral history
edit2020
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 19,674 | 55.93% | |
Republican | Johnny H. Boyles | 15,504 | 44.07% | |
Total votes | 35,178 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2018
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 14,619 | 62.85% | |
Republican | Russell Walker | 8,641 | 37.15% | |
Total votes | 23,260 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2016
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 24,076 | 100% | |
Total votes | 24,076 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2014
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 16,119 | 100% | |
Total votes | 16,119 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2012
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 27,193 | 100% | |
Total votes | 27,193 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2010
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 9,698 | 74.80% | |
Republican | John F. Harry | 3,267 | 25.20% | |
Total votes | 12,965 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2008
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 20,362 | 100% | |
Total votes | 20,362 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2006
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 8,714 | 100% | |
Total votes | 8,714 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2004
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce | 2,683 | 40.88% | |
Democratic | J.D. Willis | 2,559 | 38.99% | |
Democratic | Russell C. Smith | 1,321 | 20.13% | |
Total votes | 6,563 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Garland Pierce | 15,924 | 100% | |
Total votes | 15,924 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
References
edit- ^ "Garland Pierce". Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "North Carolina African-American Legislators 1969-2015*" (PDF). Retrieved February 28, 2016.
- ^ "Here’s how every NC legislator voted on the HB2 repeal bill", newsobserver.com, MARCH 30, 2017.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [10] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
edit- North Carolina General Assembly - Representative Garland E. Pierce official NC House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Garland E. Pierce (NC) profile
- Follow the Money - Garland E. Pierce