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.

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Pierce and his wife, Barbara, currently reside in Wagram, North Carolina.

Family:

Wife: Barbara; 2 Children: James, Nicole

Birth Date:

07/09/1953

Birth Place:

Fayetteville, NC

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Garland E. Pierce was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University and a Master of Divinity from Shaw Divinity School. He lives with his wife, Barbara, in Wagram, North Carolina, and has two children.

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Former Member, Subcommittee on Mental Health

Pastor, Bright Hopewell Baptist Church, present
Employee, United Parcel Service (UPS), retired
Former Employee, Veterans Administration Hospital

Pastor, Bright Hopewell Baptist Church, present
Employee, United Parcel Service (UPS), retired
Former Employee, Veterans Administration Hospital
Served, United States Army, 1971-1974

Employee, United Parcel Service (UPS), retired
Former Employee, Veterans Administration Hospital
Served, United States Army, 1971-1974

Garland currently serves as pastor at Bright Hopewell Baptist Church. He previously worked for United Parcel Service and the Veterans Administration Hospital, and served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1974.

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, 2027.

Mailing Address:

21981 Buie St

Wagram, NC 28396

Terms in House:

11 ( 0 in Senate )

Representative Garland E. Pierce Biography | North Carolina General Assembly

Garland serves in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 48. He assumed office in 2005 and is serving his 11th term.

2026 North Carolina General Election

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Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 179, which makes labor organization membership dues tax-deductible.

- Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 179, which makes labor organization membership dues tax-deductible.

Economy

Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 569, PFAS Pollution and Polluter Liability.

Representative Garland E. Pierce's Introduced Bills | North Carolina General Assembly

As of January 5, 2026, Garland E. Pierce did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

House Bill 714

Universal Healthcare.

2025-2026 Session

Sponsors:

Brockman ; Cunningham (Primary)
Baker ; Butler ; Cervania ; Colvin ; Crawford ; Dew ; Greenfield ; Harrison ; Hawkins ; F. Jackson ; Logan ; Majeed ; Morey ; G. Pierce ; R. Pierce ; Price ; Rubin

House Bill 714 (2025-2026 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly

Last year, however, Pierce stuck with his Democratic peers and voted against a 12-week ban on most abortions. Republicans were able to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the bill, which became law. 

“After talking with some others, particularly women, I just came to the conclusion that it’s the women’s right to choose,” Pierce told the Border Belt Independent at the time.

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Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 714, Universal Healthcare.

Said abortion is a woman's right to choose.

Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 1141 to protect Medicaid and autism services.

- Supports universal healthcare.
- Said abortion is a woman's right to choose.
- Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 1141 to protect Medicaid and autism services.

Healthcare

Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 31 to make Election Day a state holiday.

- Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 31 to make Election Day a state holiday.

Voting & Elections

Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 662, Support the State Highway Patrol.

- Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 662, Support the State Highway Patrol.

Public Safety

Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 316, the Child Care Act.

Sponsored House Bill (HB) 1053 to provide additional funding for school supplies.

- Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 316, the Child Care Act.
- Sponsored House Bill (HB) 1053 to provide additional funding for school supplies.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Garland E. Pierce

- Said abortion is a woman's right to choose.
- Co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 1141 to protect Medicaid and autism services.

Representative Garland E. Pierce (Dem) — Introduced Bills | North Carolina General Assembly

As of January 5, 2026, Garland E. Pierce’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Garland Pierce is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Fayetteville State University and a master 27s of divinity from Shaw Divinity School. He and his wife, Barbara, have two children. He is a pastor at Bright Hopewell Baptist Church.

Garland is a state representative for North Carolina's 48th district. He previously worked as an administrative services employee at Scotland Correctional Institution. 

Garland E. Pierce- House District 48

Garland is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 48. He was first elected in 2004.

Opposes a 12-week abortion ban and supports a woman's right to choose.

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