Steve Pierce

Steve Pierce (born 1950) is an American politician from Arizona. Pierce was a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 1, serving until 2021. He was a member of the Arizona Senate from the 1st district. He was president of the Arizona State Senate from November 10, 2011 through 2013.[1]

For other people named Steven Pierce, see Steven Pierce (disambiguation).
This article is about the Arizona politician and former member of the Arizona House of Representatives. For the New Mexico politician and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, see Steve Pearce.

Steve Pierce
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
April 3, 2019 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byDavid Stringer
Succeeded byQuang Nguyen
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January 5, 2009 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byTom O'Halleran
Succeeded byKaren Fann
President of the Arizona Senate
In office
November 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byRussell Pearce
Succeeded byAndy Biggs
Personal details
Born1950 (age 72–73)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJoan
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Arizona
OccupationRancher, politician

Early life

In 1950, Pierce was born in Phoenix, Arizona.[2] Pierce was raised in Prescott, Arizona. Pierce attended Prescott High School.[3]

Education

In 1972, Pierce earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal science from University of Arizona.[2][3]

Career

Pierce's career began as a rancher.[3]

Pierce's political career began in 2009 when he became the Majority Whip in Arizona State Senate.[2] In November 2011, Pierce became the President of Arizona State Senate until January 2013.[2]

On March 27, 2019, when David Stringer resigned, Pierce was selected by county supervisors in April 2019 to become a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 1.[3]

Personal life

Pierce's wife is Joan. They have four children. Pierce lives in Prescott, Arizona.[2][3]

References
  1. "Steve Pierce profile". Arizona State Senate. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  2. "Representative Steve Pierce's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  3. "Steve Pierce Named to Arizona House – Will Not Run for Election". prescottlivingmag.com. June 4, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
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