Rodney D. Pierce
Rodney D. Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Michael H. Wray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Donte Pierce October 5, 1978 Roanoke Rapids, NC |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | AA, Halifax Community College; BA, North Carolina Wesleyan University; Teaching Licensure, East Carolina University |
Rodney Donte Pierce is an educator, historian and American politician serving as the member-elect of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district.
Personal life
Pierce is a native of Halifax County and grew up in Roanoke Rapids.[1] He has three children.
Professional career
Pierce is a professional educator who was named the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year in 2019 and was one of the Marathon Teaching Institute’s African American Male Teachers of the Year in 2022.[2]
He also served on the North Carolina Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee.[3]
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney D. Pierce | 5,986 | 50.14% | |
| Democratic | Michael Wray (incumbent) | 5,952 | 49.86% | |
| Total votes | 11,937 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney D. Pierce | 31,914 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,914 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
External links
References
- ^ Childress, Greg. "UNC founder was a slave owner. Teacher wants his name removed from Halifax County school". NC Newsline. States Newsroom. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Martin, Lance. "Pierce named African American Male Teacher of the Year". RRSpin. RR Spin. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Pierce announces candidacy for NC House District 27". Warren Record. The Warren Record. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "NC SBE Contest Results".
- ^ "NC SBE Contest Results".