Steve Pierce | |
State House: | Arizona |
District: | 1st |
Term Start: | April 3, 2019 |
Term End: | January 11, 2021 |
Predecessor: | David Stringer |
Successor: | Quang Nguyen |
State Senate1: | Arizona |
District1: | 1st |
Term Start1: | January 5, 2009 |
Term End1: | January 9, 2017 |
Predecessor1: | Tom O'Halleran |
Successor1: | Karen Fann |
Office2: | President of the Arizona Senate |
Term Start2: | November 10, 2011 |
Term End2: | January 14, 2013 |
Predecessor2: | Russell Pearce |
Successor2: | Andy Biggs |
Birth Place: | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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]
In 1950, Pierce was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Pierce was raised in Prescott, Arizona. Pierce attended Prescott High School.
In 1972, Pierce earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal science from University of Arizona.
Pierce's career began as a rancher.
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]
Pierce's wife is Joan. They have four children. Pierce lives in Prescott, Arizona.[2] [3]