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Steve Pierce
Steve Pierce is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 1. The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors chose Pierce to replace former Rep. David Stringer in the state House on April 3, 2019.[1]
Pierce is a former member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 1 from 2009 to 2017. Pierce served as President of the Senate from 2011 to 2012; he was named to the leadership position following the recall of Russell Pearce on November 8, 2011.[2] At the time, Pierce was serving as Majority Whip.
Pierce previously served as the chairman for the Yavapai County Republican Party.[3]
Biography
Pierce earned his B.S. in animal science from the University of Arizona in 1972.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Public Debt, Vice Chair |
| • Retirement and Rural Development |
Campaign themes
2014
Pierce's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
Attract New Jobs to Arizona and Cut Taxes
- Excerpt: "Steve Pierce is working hard to attract new jobs to Arizona by lowering corporate tax rates, reducing regulatory burdens, and creating a stronger business environment to help entrepreneurs start and expand small businesses."
Stop Illegal Immigration and Reduce Crime
- Excerpt: "The fundamental responsibility of government is to protect our citizens and enforce the rule of law. Unfortunately, when it comes to illegal immigration, the federal government is either unwilling or unable to do either one."
Cut Spending and Balance the Budget
- Excerpt: "Steve Pierce helped eliminate a $1.2 billion deficit and enact a responsible, conservative budget - with no gimmicks, no new rollovers and no more borrowing. In all, state government spending was cut by 20%—without raising taxes."
Defend Our Second Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "Steve Pierce is a true champion of our constitutional right to keep and bear arms. He received an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action for his solidly pro-gun positions."
Defend Property Rights
- Excerpt: "Water is our most precious commodity. Burdensome and unnecessary regulations limit our ability to access the water we need to raise our families, create jobs, and keep rural Arizona thriving."
2010
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"[5]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Steve Pierce did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Steve Pierce (R) did not seek re-election.
Karen Fann ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 1 general election.[6][7]
| Arizona State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Karen Fann (unopposed) |
100.00% | 87,011 | |
| Total Votes | 87,011 | |||
| Source: Arizona Secretary of State | ||||
Karen Fann ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 1 Republican Primary.[8]
| Arizona State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Karen Fann (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 28, 2014. Incumbent Steve Pierce was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election. Teri Frost (I) ran but did not appear on the general election ballot.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Pierce Incumbent |
99.7% | 55,273 | |
| Independent | Teri Frost (Write-in) | 0.3% | 139 | |
| Total Votes | 55,412 | |||
Pierce was 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.[13]
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 Republican primary on August 28, 2012. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[14][15]
| 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.[16]
| Arizona State Senate, District 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Pierce (R)
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52,458 | |||
| Bob Donahue (D) | 28,463 | |||
2008
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 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.[17] Pierce raised $321,882 for his campaign fund.[18]
| Arizona State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Pierce (R)
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58,612 | |||
| Pat Chancerelle (D) | 37,512 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 26.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 4.
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2016
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In 2016, the 52nd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 7.
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 24.
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 14.
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Personal
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Pierce and his wife, Joan, have four children and reside in Prescott, AZ. Pierce was born in Phoenix, AZ.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Steve + Pierce + Arizona + Senate"
See also
- Arizona State Senate
- Arizona Senate Committees
- Arizona State Senate District 1
- Arizona State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Steve Pierce on Facebook
- Steve Pierce on Twitter
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Sen. Pierce gives a speech to the Arizona Senate: YouTube
Footnotes
- ↑ KTAR, "Former Arizona Sen. Steve Pierce chosen to replace David Stringer," April 3, 2019
- ↑ KTAR, "Steve Pierce chosen as new Ariz. Senate president," November 10, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Elect Steve Pierce, "Issues," accessed October 14, 2014
- ↑ Elect Steve Pierce, "Issues," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election ," accessed September 9, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election," May 28, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "All eyes on the 2014 race for governor," November 11, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "2008 Campaign funds," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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Arizona House of Representatives District 1 2019-2021 |
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Arizona State Senate District 1 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Karen Fann (R) |
