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Steve Pierce
| Steve Pierce | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| President, Arizona State Senate | ||
| November 10, 2011-2012 | ||
| Majority Whip, Arizona State Senate | ||
| 2009-November 10, 2011 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arizona, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Phoenix, AZ | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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He previously served as the chairman for the Yavapai County Republican Party and he has been a member of the State Executive Committee for the Arizona Republican Party since 2003.[2]
Pierce has received a B.S. in Animal Science at University of Arizona in 1972.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Rural Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Adjudication Monitoring | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources and Transportation, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Adjudication Monitoring | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Public Debt, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Retirement and Rural Development | ||||
Elections
2014
Pierce is reported to be considering a run for Governor of Arizona in 2014, when incumbent Jan Brewer will be prevented by term limits from seeking re-election.[3]
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
Pierce won re-election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 1. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Arizona State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Pierce Incumbent |
71.2% | 65,988 | |
| Independent | Tom Rawles | 28.8% | 26,656 | |
| Total Votes | 92,644 | |||
2010
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010
Pierce won re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Bob Donahue in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Arizona State Senate, District 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Pierce (R)
|
52,458 | |||
| Bob Donahue (D) | 28,463 | |||
2008
In 2008 Pierce was elected to the Arizona State Senate, District 1. Pierce finished with 58,612 votes while his opponent Pat Chancerelle finished with 37,512 votes.[7] Pierce raised $321,882 for his campaign fund.[8]
| Arizona State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Pierce (R)
|
58,612 | |||
| Pat Chancerelle (D) | 37,512 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Pierce is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Pierce raised a total of $603,631 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 21, 2013.[9]
| Steve Pierce's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arizona State Senate, District 1 |  |
$221,480 | |
| 2010 | Arizona State Senate, District 1 | |
$60,269 | |
| 2008 | Arizona State Senate, District 1 | |
$321,882 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $603,631 | |||
2012
Pierce won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Pierce raised a total of $221,480.
| Arizona State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Pierce's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,736 | |||
| Pinnacle West | $1,736 | |||
| Salt River Project | $1,000 | |||
| Hayden, Bill | $848 | |||
| Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association | $800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $221,480 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Pierce won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Pierce raised a total of $60,269.
| Arizona State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Pierce's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Home Builders Association of Central Arizona | $2,664 | |||
| Cox Communications | $2,250 | |||
| Lewis, Mark A | $1,045 | |||
| Arizona Dental Association | $1,000 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $60,269 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Pierce won election to the Arizona State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Pierce raised a total of $321,882.
| Arizona State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Pierce's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Pierce, Stephen M | $227,977 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $6,600 | |||
| Home Builders Association of Central Arizona | $1,600 | |||
| Fennemore Craig | $500 | |||
| United Dairymen of Arizona | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $321,882 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
Goldwater Institute
The Goldwater Institute releases its "Legislative Report Card" annually for all Arizona legislators. This report card tracks how legislators voted on key votes and assigns them a letter grade based on how closely their votes agree with the Institute's positions. The primary values emphasized in the ratings are whether votes expand or restrict liberty.[10]
2012
Pierce received a score of 69 out of 100 in the 2012 report card for a grade of B+ according to the Goldwater Institute’s grading scale. This score was the same as his score on the 2011 report card. Pierce’s 69 in 2012 was the 9th highest grade among all 30 Arizona State Senators.[10]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term ""Steve + Pierce" + Arizona + Senate"
Steve Pierce News Feed
- Paulden meeting wades through ag classification, water issues - Chino Valley Review
- Brewer working new path to expand Arizona Medicaid program - East Valley Tribune
- Game & Fish fee bill on governor's desk - TucsonSentinel.com - TucsonSentinel.com
- Capitol Quotes: April 12, 2013 - Arizona Capitol Times
- Medicaid expansion debate hits home - Prescott Daily Courier
- Brewer says Feds rule boosts her Medicaid plan - Examiner.com
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Issue positions
Pierce considers himself a "conservative republican." On his campaign website he advocates for smaller government, including, " lower taxes, protection of water and private property rights, secure borders, road improvements, school choice, and modernized forest management" [11] Here is a link to a list of the issues that Pierce feels most strongly about.
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pierce includes:
- A bill prohibiting labor unions from using their general funds for political activities.[12]
- A bill creating a free online database of government expenditures[13]
See Senator Pierce's Official Website for more information on sponsored bills.
Personal
Steve Pierce was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He has 4 Children and resides with his wife Joan in Prescott, AZ.
Contact Information
Senator Steve Pierce
1700 W. Washington
Room 212
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5584
Fax Number: (602) 926-3429
External links
- Pierce's Campaign website
- Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Steve Pierce
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Steve Pierce
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
- Sen. Pierce gives a speech to the Arizona Senate: Youtube
References
- ↑ KTAR, "Steve Pierce chosen as new Ariz. Senate president," November 10, 2011
- ↑ Sen. Pierce Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "All eyes on the 2014 race for governor," November 11, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - Primary candidate list
- ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ "Arizona State Senate official election results"
- ↑ "Campaign funds"
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Pierce, Steve," accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Goldwater Institute "2012 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 50th Legislature, First Regular Session," August 15, 2012
- ↑ Pierce Campaign Website
- ↑ Senate Bill 1268 from State Surge
- ↑ Senate Bill 1142 from State Surge
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