David Woodson
David Woodson was born in Norfolk, Virginia. His career experience includes working for the Secretary of the Navy's office managing the Navy's Publications Management Program.
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Jobs, economy & workforce: “GROW OUR ECONOMY WHILE PRESERVING OUR FARMS, LAND & RURAL WAY OF LIFE Rural North Carolina deserves a seat at the table—not a seat on the sideline. North Carolina is growing. District 27 can benefit from that growth with the right leadership.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026)) Rodney D. Pierce
Rodney D. Pierce was born in Landover, Maryland. He earned an associate degree from Halifax Community College in 2010 and a bachelor's degree from North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2012.
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Public education & schools: “As a former public-school teacher, graduate, and now parent of students in Halifax County Schools, which was an original plaintiff in the Leandro school funding lawsuit, public education is personal to me. I believe every child in North Carolina deserves access to a strong public school, regardless of their ZIP code. During my time in the legislature, I have focused on teacher recruitment and retention, competitive teacher pay, support for new educators, school facilities and making sure rural schools receive the resources they need.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026)) Public education & schools: “I am personally passionate about the issues that directly affect the quality of life and future of rural North Carolina. Public education is especially important to me because I spent nearly a decade in the classroom and experienced firsthand the challenges facing rural schools, teachers and students. I am also passionate about rural health care, public safety and infrastructure.”
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