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Social studies teacher from 'the Neglected Northeast' wins NC House seat

Social studies teacher from 'the Neglected Northeast' wins NC House seat

Released Friday, 12th April 2024
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Social studies teacher from 'the Neglected Northeast' wins NC House seat

Social studies teacher from 'the Neglected Northeast' wins NC House seat

Social studies teacher from 'the Neglected Northeast' wins NC House seat

Social studies teacher from 'the Neglected Northeast' wins NC House seat

Friday, 12th April 2024
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Rodney Pierce, a middle school social studies teacher from Roanoke Rapids, narrowly defeated longtime incumbent Rep. Michael Wray in last month's Democratic primary. He campaigned with what he describes as an effort to "educate" voters about Wray's record in the N.C. House of voting with Republicans. Because no Republicans filed for the seat, Pierce will represent majority Black Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties in the legislature next year. Pierce spoke with WUNC's Colin Campbell about his goals to address economic development in an area he calls North Carolina's "Neglected Northeast," as well as how he mounted a successful primary campaign. He also discussed the challenges rural schools are facing and how his candidacy became a civics lesson for his students.

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