Steve Pierce Explained

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]

Early life

In 1950, Pierce was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Pierce was raised in Prescott, Arizona. Pierce attended Prescott High School.

Education

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

Career

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]

Personal life

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

Notes and References

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