Steve Pierce (born 1950) is an American

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from

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. Pierce was a

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member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 1, serving until 2021. He was a member of the Arizona Senate from the 1st district. He was president of the Arizona State Senate from November 10, 2011 through 2013.

Early life

In 1950, Pierce was born in

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. Pierce was raised in

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. Pierce attended Prescott High School.

Education

In 1972, Pierce earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal science from

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Career

Pierce's career began as a rancher. Pierce's political career began in 2009 when he became the Majority Whip in Arizona State Senate. In November 2011, Pierce became the President of Arizona State Senate until January 2013. On March 27, 2019, when

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resigned, Pierce was selected by county supervisors in April 2019 to become a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 1.

Personal life

Pierce's wife is Joan. They have four children. Pierce lives in

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pierce, Steve 1950 births Arizona state senators Living people Presidents of the Arizona Senate University of Arizona alumni 21st-century American politicians Politicians from Prescott, Arizona Members of the Arizona House of Representatives