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Steve Pierce
Arizona State Senate District 1
Incumbent
In office
2009-Present
Term ends
January 10, 2013
Years in position 3
PartyRepublican
Leadership
President, Arizona State Senate
November 10, 2011-Present
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 electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsFour consecutive terms
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Arizona, 1972
Personal
Place of birthPhoenix, AZ
ProfessionBusiness Owner
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Contents

Steve Pierce is a Republican member of the Arizona State Senate. He has represented the 1st district since 2009 and currently serves as President of the Senate. Pierce was named to the leadership position following the recall of Russell Pearce on November 8, 2011.[1] At the time Pierce was serving as Majority Whip.

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

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pierce has been appointed to these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:

  • Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and Natural Resources

Elections

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.[3]

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.[4] Pierce raised $321,882 for his campaign fund.[5]

Arizona State Senate, District 1 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Steve Pierce (R) 58,612
Pat Chancerelle (D) 37,512

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Pierce raised $60,269 in contributions. [6]

His three largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Home Builders Association Of Central Arizona $2,664
Cox Communications $2,250
Lewis, Mark A $1,045

Sen. Steve Pierce Interview

2008

In 2008, Pierce raised $321,882.

Listed below are those who contributed the most to his campaign. [7]

Most of his campaign was self-financed.

Donor Amount
Stephen M. Pierce $227,977
Arizona Association of Realtors $6,600
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona $1,600

Recent news

This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term ""Steve + Pierce" + Arizona + Senate"

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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" [8] 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.[9]
  • A bill creating a free online database of government expenditures[10]

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

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References

  1. ↑ KTAR, "Steve Pierce chosen as new Ariz. Senate president," November 10, 2011
  2. ↑ Sen. Pierce Biography from Project Vote Smart
  3. ↑ General election results
  4. ↑ "Arizona State Senate official election results"
  5. ↑ "Campaign funds"
  6. ↑ 2010 contributions
  7. ↑ 2008 contributors to Steve Pierce
  8. ↑ Pierce Campaign Website
  9. ↑ Senate Bill 1268 from State Surge
  10. ↑ Senate Bill 1142 from State Surge
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Senate President: Steve Pierce (R) • Majority Leader: Andy Biggs (R) • Minority Leader: David Schapira (D)
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