Rodney D. Pierce has declared his candidacy as a Democratic primary challenger for North Carolina's House District 27.
In a statement he said he aims “to usher in a new era of Democratic representation in the district currently held by incumbent Representative Michael Wray.”
Said Pierce: "The time for change is now. This district, our home, deserves a representative who genuinely understands the needs and aspirations of our community, and I am ready to step up to the challenge."
Pierce is an award-winning educator, research historian, and “dedicated public servant seeking to represent the people of NC House District 27.”
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He said as a current middle school teacher and community leader, he is committed to progressive ideals, empowerment, and effective governance and wants to bring positive change to the district.
He said his campaign is dedicated to revitalizing this rural and diverse district with an emphasis on authentic representation that resonates with its constituents by prioritizing commonly shared values, community engagement, and pressing issues such as fortifying the public school system.
He said he will bring a fresh perspective and unwavering dedication to the community.
He said he will fight “to fully fund our public schools via the Leandro Plan, defend democracy by protecting the right to vote, support workers’ rights and a living wage for working people, and advocate for affordable healthcare, housing, and equitable economic development.”
He currently serves on the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, was previously the 2019 North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year, and was an inaugural Teacher Fellow for the NC Equity Fellowship through the Center for Racial Equity in Education.
He has worked as a consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction, the NC Museum of History, and the NC African American Heritage Commission.
“As the Representative for House District 27, I will be the champion of public education, economic development and advancement that our neglected community deserves,” said Pierce. “It’s time our community truly had a voice for change in Raleigh, not a political insider making deals with far-right leadership. Today, I proudly accept that challenge.”
