Garland E. Pierce

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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.

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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.

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

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