Garland Pierce
2005 - Present
2025
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Garland Pierce (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 48. He assumed office in 2005. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Pierce (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 48. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Democratic primary for this office on March 5, 2024, was canceled.
Biography
Pierce earned a B.S. from Fayetteville State University and a M.Div. from Shaw Divinity School. He is a Baptist minister. Pierce served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1974.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Pierce was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- House Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Commerce Committee, Vice Chair
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Families, Children, and Aging Policy Committee, Chair
- Health Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Pierce was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Commerce Committee, Vice chair
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Health Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Appropriations Committee
2019-2020
Pierce was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- House Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Commerce Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Health Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Appropriations |
• Appropriations on General Government |
• Banking |
• Commerce and Job Development |
• Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Vice chair |
• Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency |
• Insurance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Appropriations |
• Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, Vice-Chairman |
• Banking |
• Children, Youth and Families |
• Commerce and Job Development |
• Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Vice-Chairman |
• Insurance |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Appropriations |
• Commerce and Job Development |
• Health and Human Services |
• Insurance |
• Public Utilities |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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• Appropriations |
• Commerce and Job Development |
• Health and Human Services |
• Insurance |
• Public Utilities |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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• Aging |
• Appropriations |
• Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship |
• Federal Relations and Indian Affairs |
• Insurance |
• Juvenile Justice |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Garland Pierce and Ralph Carter are running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
Garland Pierce (D) | ||
Ralph Carter (R) |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Garland Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Ralph Carter defeated Melissa Swarbrick and James Diaz in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Ralph Carter | 53.9 | 2,258 | |
Melissa Swarbrick | 37.2 | 1,560 | ||
James Diaz | 8.9 | 373 |
Total votes: 4,191 | ||||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Garland Pierce defeated Melissa Swarbrick in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Garland Pierce (D) | 53.5 | 12,073 | |
Melissa Swarbrick (R) | 46.5 | 10,486 |
Total votes: 22,559 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Garland Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Melissa Swarbrick advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Garland Pierce defeated Johnny Boyles in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Garland Pierce (D) | 55.9 | 19,674 | |
Johnny Boyles (R) | 44.1 | 15,504 |
Total votes: 35,178 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Garland Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Johnny Boyles advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Garland Pierce defeated Russell Walker in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Garland Pierce (D) | 62.9 | 14,619 | |
Russell Walker (R) | 37.1 | 8,641 |
Total votes: 23,260 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Garland Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Garland Pierce |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Russell Walker defeated John Imbaratto in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Russell Walker | 64.8 | 824 | |
John Imbaratto | 35.2 | 447 |
Total votes: 1,271 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[1] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Garland Pierce ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 general election.[3][4]
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 48 General Election, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | Garland Pierce Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections |
Incumbent Garland Pierce ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 Democratic primary.[5][6]
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 48 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | Garland Pierce Incumbent (unopposed) |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Garland Pierce was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
2012
Pierce ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | Garland Pierce Incumbent | 100% | 27,193 | |
Total Votes | 27,193 |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Pierce won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by John Harry (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010. [13][14]
North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 48 (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Garland Pierce (D) | 9,698 | 74.80% | ||
John Harry (R) | 3,267 | 25.20% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pierce won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[15] $25,812 was raised for this campaign.[16] He ran unopposed.
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 48 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
Garland Pierce (D) | 20,362 |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
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2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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2012
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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3.
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2011
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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28.
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Personal
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Pierce and his wife, Barbara, currently reside in Wagram, North Carolina.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed August 14, 2014
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Preceded by - |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 2005-Present |
Succeeded by - |