Rodney Pierce Wins North Carolina House District 27 Primary

After a closely contested race and multiple recounts, Rodney Pierce emerges victorious over incumbent Rep. Michael Wray by a narrow margin of 34 votes.

• Rep. Michael Wray concedes the Democratic primary for North Carolina's House District 27, ending his campaign after several election protests and recounts.
• Rodney Pierce, a social studies teacher, will join the General Assembly in January, facing no Republican opposition in the November general election.
• Pierce's victory follows a platform focused on fully funded public education, affordable health care, housing, and class mobility, with support from various organizations.
• Wray, a 20-year veteran of the House, had filed protests alleging lost ballots and improper campaigning, but all were dismissed after recounts confirmed the results.
• The outcome marks a significant shift in representation for District 27, with Pierce looking forward to working on key issues for the district.

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