This page provides a comprehensive, data-driven look at Representative Rodney Pierce's legislative record, his voting patterns, and his commitment to District 27. All data is sourced directly from the North Carolina General Assembly and other verifiable public records.
| Key Issue | Pierce's Stance | Outcome | Impact on District 27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Broadband Expansion | Supported & Co-sponsored | ✓ Passed | Millions in new funding, increased access |
| Public School Funding | Voted Against Vouchers | ✗ Overridden | Continued fight for equitable education |
| Healthcare Access | Supported Medicaid Expansion | ✓ Passed | Expanded coverage for 600,000+ North Carolinians |
| Environmental Protection | Voted Against Weakening Regulations | ✗ Overridden | Advocacy for clean air and water continues |
| Law Enforcement Support | Co-sponsored HB 50 (Retirement) | ✓ Passed | Retained experienced officers in rural areas |
*Source: NC General Assembly Fiscal Research Division, Public Records.
"I am a Democrat who works with everyone to get things done."
Official legislative records confirm that Michael Wray voted with the Republican majority 84% of the time during the 2023-2024 session.
While Wray claims to be a "bridge-builder," his record shows he consistently abandoned Democratic values to support the Republican supermajority. This 84% record is why he was the only Democrat in North Carolina to receive significant funding from conservative PACs tied to Republican leadership.
Sources: NC General Assembly Voting Records | WUNC News Analysis
Representative Pierce co-sponsored HB 50 (Session Law 2025-8), which directly supports our local law enforcement officers.
Representative Pierce doesn't just talk about public safety—he delivers. By co-sponsoring HB 50, he worked across the aisle to solve a real problem for our first responders and their families. This is practical, effective leadership that makes our community safer.
"My opponent hasn't gotten a single penny for our district."
The North Carolina General Assembly has not passed a traditional state budget for the current fiscal year due to Republican infighting. Instead, it passed two mini-budgets (HB 125 and HB 1012).
HB 125 targeted funding to education (schools & NC Promise), disaster relief (agriculture and broadband), government accountability, elections administration, and other state operations, while also including a number of reductions or reallocations in health and human services and internal budget adjustments as part of managing the state's continuing budget authority.
HB 1012 was a disaster response and mitigation funding bill rather than a broad, pork-laden spending package. It focused on disaster-recovery spending and mitigation aimed at helping communities, infrastructure, and services in counties impacted by Hurricane Helene (and related wildfires). It focuses on repairing damage, funding recovery programs, and extending emergency flexibilities — not on general state operating budgets.
Neither bill contained "pork" or earmarks for local projects in the traditional sense. In the traditional sense of "pork" — meaning narrowly targeted projects inserted to benefit specific districts or constituencies — HB 125 did not resemble a classic local-projects earmark bill. Instead, it functioned primarily as a continuing operations / budget adjustment bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly to:
Structurally, HB 125 was more of a mini-budget/continuation bill with program adjustments than a traditional earmark-heavy spending package.
HB 1012 was not a traditional omnibus budget bill with broad "pork" earmarks but a targeted disaster-recovery spending bill responding to the impacts of Hurricane Helene (and associated wildfires) in western North Carolina. It is a targeted disaster-recovery spending and mitigation bill aimed at helping communities, infrastructure, and services in counties impacted by Hurricane Helene (and related wildfires). It focuses on repairing damage, funding recovery programs, and extending emergency flexibilities — not on general state operating budgets.
Like HB 125, HB 1012 is not a general budget bill with unrelated earmarks across many issue areas. Its funding focuses almost entirely on recovery from a specific disaster:
In summary: HB 1012 was a disaster response and mitigation funding bill rather than a broad, pork-laden spending package.
Wray's claim of "Zero Dollars" is a deliberate attempt to mislead voters about how state funding works.
It is dishonest to attack a Representative for the lack of a state budget when that failure lies solely with the Republican leadership that Michael Wray often supports. Representative Pierce has proven he can deliver results even in a gridlocked Raleigh by working with local economic development teams to secure millions in non-budget funding.
Source: NC Newsline Budget Analysis
Representative Pierce has maintained a constant presence in all three counties of District 27.
Leadership isn't just about what happens in Raleigh—it's about being there for the people you represent. Representative Pierce has been a fixture in our community, celebrating our wins and listening to our concerns. He doesn't just show up at election time; he's been here every day.
Sources: Hobgood Charter School Ribbon Cutting | Northeast Academy State Championship Recognition
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has endorsed Representative Rodney Pierce for re-election.
Governor Josh Stein's endorsement speaks volumes about Representative Pierce's character, effectiveness, and commitment to the people of District 27. Gov. Stein knows that Pierce is a principled leader and called him "an effective voice for his district and for rural communities across the state."
Source: WUNC - NC House District 27 Race
This election will determine whether Republicans gain a veto-proof supermajority in North Carolina.
District 27 is the last line of defense. Representative Pierce is fighting to protect our community and ensure that Governor Stein has the power to stop extreme legislation. This isn't just about one seat—it's about the future of North Carolina.
"When state lawmakers wanted to display 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the dais of the State House, Rodney Pierce voted NO."
Yes, Representative Pierce voted "No" on HB 16. He did so not out of a lack of faith, but because of it.
As a man of deep faith, Representative Pierce believes that the name of God should be revered and protected from being used as a political tool. His vote reflects a deeply held conviction that displaying the motto in a government chamber, where political battles are fought daily, risks trivializing its sacred meaning. It's worth noting that Section 2 of HB 16 specifies that a private entity or individual would have paid for the work instead of state taxpayer money—but the principle remains the same: using God's name for political purposes.
True faith is lived through actions—like fighting for jobs, healthcare, and justice for the people of District 27—not through symbolic, state-mandated displays. Representative Pierce honors God through his service to our community, not by putting His name on a government wall.