Garland E. Pierce
American politician from North Carolina
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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 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Minister |
Committee assignments
2021–2022 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Commerce (Vice Chair)
- Health
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Insurance
- Energy and Public Utilities
2019–2020 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Commerce
- Health
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Insurance
2017–2018 session
- 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
- 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
- Appropriations
- Commerce and Job Development
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
2011–2012 session
- Appropriations
- Commerce and Job Development
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
2009–2010 session
- Appropriations
- Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship
- Insurance
- Aging
- Federal Relations and Indian Affairs
- Juvenile Justice
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 18,845 | 51.92% | |
| Republican | Ralph Carter | 17,453 | 48.08% | |
| Total votes | 36,298 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 12,073 | 53.52% | |
| Republican | Melissa Swarbrick | 10,486 | 46.48% | |
| Total votes | 22,559 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | 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
| Party | 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 24,076 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,076 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 16,119 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,119 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 27,193 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,193 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 20,362 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 20,362 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 8,714 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,714 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | 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 | ||||