Steve Pierce
Steve Pierce | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office April 3, 2019 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Stringer |
| Succeeded by | Quang Nguyen |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 5, 2009 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Tom O'Halleran |
| Succeeded by | Karen Fann |
| President of the Arizona Senate | |
| In office November 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Russell Pearce |
| Succeeded by | Andy Biggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona |
| Occupation | Rancher, politician |
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]
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
- ^ "Steve Pierce profile". Arizona State Senate. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Representative Steve Pierce's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Steve Pierce Named to Arizona House – Will Not Run for Election". prescottlivingmag.com. June 4, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.