Russell Pearce
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| Russell Pearce | |
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| Arizona State Senate District 18 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Director/Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Policy positions
Pearce co-sponsored the Civil Rights Amendment for the November 2010 ballot. It prohibits affirmative action by government entities in Arizona.[1]
Education
Before acquiring his Bachelor's Degree in Management at the University of Phoenix in 1990, Russell Pearce attended the University of Arizona, where he studied budget and appropriations, the Motor Vehicle Legal and Law College, and the Supreme Court of Arizona, where he studied the Arizona Judicial College. Three years later, Pearce graduated from Arizona State University where he studied advanced executive development. He later graduated from Harvard University in 1997.
Professional Experience
In 1965, Russell Pearce joined the United States Army National Guard and served there until 1972. In 1970, Pearce began working as a Chief Deputy/Under Sheriff at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office until 1993. In 1991, Pearce served as a judge on the North Mesa Justice Court for one year. He later worked as a director for the Governor's Office of Highway safety in 1994 and in 1995 worked as a director for the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
Political Experience
Russell Pearce began his political experience by serving on the Board of Supervisors in Maricopa County and serving as a Precinct Committee-person on the State Executive Committee of the Republican Party. In the 1980's Pearce served as a convention delegate to the Republican Party and serve as a State Delegate in the 1990's. In 2001, Pearce began work as a representative to the Arizona State House of Representatives and still maintains that position. In 2008, Pearce began working as a senator for the Arizona State Senate
Committee Assignments
Russell Pearce serves on the following committtees:
Sponsored Legislation
See Russell Pearce's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.
Personal
Russell Pearce was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona and is currently married to LuAnne Pearce with five children. Pearce follows the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Contact Information
Senator Russell Pearce
1700 W. Washington
Room 110
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5760
Fax Number: (602) 417-3118
External links
- Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Russel Pearce
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Russell Pearce
- Campaign Contribution: 2008 2006 2004
- Sen. Pearce's personal website
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