Rodney D. Pierce
Rodney Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Wray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Donte Pierce October 5, 1978 Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | AA, Halifax Community College; BA, North Carolina Wesleyan University; Teaching Licensure, East Carolina University |
Rodney Donte Pierce is an American teacher and politician serving as the member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district.
Personal life
[edit]Pierce is a native of Halifax County and grew up in Roanoke Rapids.[1] He has three children.
Professional career
[edit]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
[edit]2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney Pierce | 5,986 | 50.14% | |
| Democratic | Michael Wray (incumbent) | 5,952 | 49.86% | |
| Total votes | 11,937 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney Pierce | 31,914 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,914 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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". The Warren Record. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "NC SBE Contest Results".
- ^ "NC SBE Contest Results".