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 (1953-07-09) July 9, 1953 (age 71) Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Laurinburg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fayetteville State University (BS) Shaw University (MDiv) |
| Occupation | Minister |
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| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 24,076 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,076 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 16,119 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,119 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 27,193 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,193 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 9,698 | 74.80% | |
| Republican | John F. Harry | 3,267 | 25.20% | |
| Total votes | 12,965 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 20,362 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 20,362 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 8,714 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,714 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 48th district 2005–present |
Incumbent |