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Warren County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 27

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Woodson and Rodney D. Pierce. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Woodson (Republican), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rodney D. Pierce is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Rodney D. Pierce, is on the ballot.

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David Woodson

Republican

Biography

David Woodson is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House District 27, representing Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties. Woodson spent nearly four decades in public service, including leadership positions with the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy and the White House, per NewsBreak. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Rodney D. Pierce

Rodney D. Pierce

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Rodney D. Pierce is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina House District 27, representing Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties, per the North Carolina General Assembly. Pierce works as a historian and consultant, per the North Carolina General Assembly. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina House District 27 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Woodson and Rodney D. Pierce. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina House District 27 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Warren County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
David Woodson, full profileRodney D. Pierce, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office