Peggy Pierce
Peggy Pierce (1954-2013) was a Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 3 from 2002 until 2013. Pierce served as Majority Chief Deputy Whip.
Pierce passed away on October 10, 2013; she was battling cancer for the third time in ten years.[1][2] Nelson Araujo (D) was elected to the vacant seat in the November 4, 2014, general election.
Biography
Pierce's professional experience included working as Resources Coordinator for the United Labor Agency of Nevada from 2005 to 2007; Community Liaison for the Culinary Union from 2000 to 2005 and in food service for the Desert Inn from 1988 to 2000.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Government Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Taxation, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Government Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining |
| • Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Government Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Taxation |
Elections
2012
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012
Pierce won re-election in the 2012 election for Nevada State Assembly, District 3. Pierce defeated Matthew J. Tramp in the June 12 primary election and defeated Phyllis McGuire Moilanen (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Peggy Pierce Incumbent |
67.7% | 11,805 | |
| Republican | Phyllis McGuire Moilanen | 32.3% | 5,626 | |
| Total Votes | 17,431 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Peggy Pierce Incumbent |
69.4% | 1,103 |
| Matthew J. Tramp | 30.6% | 487 |
| Total Votes | 1,590 | |
2010
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Pierce won election to the Nevada State Assembly. She did not face any opposition in the June 8 primary and defeated Eric Morelli in the general election.
| Nevada State Assembly, District 3 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peggy Pierce (D)
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6,183 | |||
| Eric Morelli (R) | 4,188 | |||
2008
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Pierce won election to the District 3 Seat in the Nevada State Assembly, defeating opponents Eric Morelli and Kristie Turley.[7]
Pierce raised $52,013 for her campaign.[8]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peggy Pierce (D)
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8,850 | 61.69% | ||
| Eric Morelli | 4,631 | 32.28% | ||
| Kristie Turley | 866 | 6.04% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2013
In 2013, the 77th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 4.[9]
- Citizen Outreach: Ratings for the 2013 Nevada Legislature
- Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Citizen Outreach’s position.
- Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute: The 2013 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic issues.
- Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada: Facing Race – 2013 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity
- Legislators are scored by the organization on bills related to "civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights and economic equity."
- The American Conservative Union: 2013 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 76th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 7 through June 7.[9]
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Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty."[10]
2011
Pierce received a score of 26.52 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 63rd out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[10]
Recent news
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Assemblywoman Peggy Pierce of Las Vegas dies of cancer," October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2013
- ↑ Associated Press, "Democratic Assemblywoman Peggy Pierce dies at 59," October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2013
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Washoe County, "2012 General Election candidates," accessed May 5, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Results of the 2012 Primary Election," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Peggy Pierce," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Nevada State Legislature, "Session Information," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card," accessed May 5, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Assembly District 3 2002–2013 |
Succeeded by Nelson Araujo (D) |
