David Pearce
| David Pearce | ||
 | ||
| Missouri State Senate District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Missouri, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 30, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Warrensburg, MO | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Pearce earned his BS in Agri-Journalism from the University of Missouri in 1984.
Pearce was Director of the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce from 1988 to 1994. He is currently a banker at First Community Bank.
Pearce served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pearce served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pearce served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pearce served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Pensions and Urban Affairs | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
David Pearce endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Pearce won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 21. Pearce defeated Mike McGhee in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated ElGene Ver Dught (D) and Steven Hedrick (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Pearce Incumbent |
65.1% | 47,490 | |
| Democratic | ElGene Ver Dught | 30.3% | 22,073 | |
| Libertarian | Steven Hedrick | 4.6% | 3,351 | |
| Total Votes | 72,914 | |||
| Missouri State Senate, District 21 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
David Pearce Incumbent |
65.2% | 12,452 |
| Mike McGhee | 34.8% | 6,653 |
| Total Votes | 19,105 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pearce won election to the 31st District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Chris Benjamin (D).[4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Pearce (R)
|
49,059 | 57.2% | ||
| Chris Benjamin (D) | 36,658 | 42.8% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Pearce won re-election to the 121st District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating opponents Jeffrey Alvarado (D) and Bill Wayne (L).[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 121 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Pearce (R)
|
6,405 | 67.0% | ||
| Jeffrey Alvarado (D) | 2,708 | 28.3% | ||
| Bill Wayne (L) | 448 | 4.7% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Pearce won re-election to the 121st District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Bryce Holthourse (L).[6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 121 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Pearce (R)
|
10,112 | 85.7% | ||
| Bryce Holthouse (L) | 1,685 | 14.3% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Pearce won election to the 121st District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Jim Jackson (D).[7]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 121 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Pearce (R)
|
4,984 | 60.2% | ||
| Jim Jackson (D) | 3,301 | 39.8% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, a year in which Pearce was up for election to Senate District 61, he collected $493,329 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Pearce | $51,844 |
| Missouri Senate Republicans | $27,500 |
| Citizens for Shields | $26,825 |
| 34th Republican Senatorial District Committee | $12,425 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Pearce was up for re-election to House District 121, he collected $36,983 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $4,550 |
| Republican Central Cmte of St Louis County | $1,250 |
| Missouri Optometric Association | $650 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $650 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Pearce was up for re-election to House District 121, he collected $29,929 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $146,180 |
| 90Th Democratic Legislative District Cmte | $120,735 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $112,625 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $78,350 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Pearce was up for election to House District 121, he collected $43,041 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Republican Party | $141,133 |
| Page, Sam | $130,975 |
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $114,500 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $108,275 |
Recent news
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David Pearce News Feed
- MO Senate passes college scholarship bill - KAIT
- UPDATED: Eye on the Capitol: Sen. Pearce says tax-cutting bill SB 26 prospects ... - The Marshall Democrat-News
- Officials could intervene quicker in Mo. districts - Belleville News Democrat
- House, Senate approve versions of FY2014 budget - UM Maneater
- Amtrak route to St. Louis in jeopardy - Belleville News Democrat
- Suddarth competes in International debate competition - The Elsberry Democrat
- Mo. May Tighten State Scholarship Guidelines - CBS Local
- Senate perfects higher education funding formula bill - The Missouri Times
- Who's hot and who's not (April 29 issue) - The Missouri Times
- Higher Ed Formula Runs Aground in Senate - Ozarks First - OzarksFirst.com
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External links
- David Pearce official campaign website
- David Pearce's official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Missouri Leaders," January 12, 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bill Stouffer (R) |
Missouri State Senate District 21 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 31 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Ed Emery (R) |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
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