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Steve Pierce
| Steve Pierce | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arizona, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Phoenix, AZ | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
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:
- Natural Resources and Transportation Committee, Arizona Senate, Vice Chair
- Rules Committee, Arizona Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Public Debt Vice Chairperson
- Retirement and Rural Development
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)
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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 |
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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"
Steve Pierce News Feed
- Brewer makes trip to Europe - YourWestValley.com
- Insider: Horne fails to make Arizona list of GOP convention delegates - Arizona Republic
- Brewer signs tax cuts package into law - Ahwatukee Foothills News
- Senate President Steve Pierce: The Budget is Done - Prescott eNews
- Short: State thumbs nose at federal warning on ?medical? pot - East Valley Tribune
- Arizona school-bond bill stalled in Senate - Tucson Citizen
- Lawmakers' budget proposal would raid mortgage fraud settlement - East Valley Tribune
- Arizona school-bond bill stalled in Senate - Arizona Republic
- $8.5 bil Arizona budget expected to be OK'd - Tucson Citizen
- Despite public cry for gift ban, lawmakers slow to act - KPNX-12
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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
- Pierce's Campaign website
- Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Steve Pierce
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Steve Pierce
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
- Sen. Pierce gives a speech to the Arizona Senate: Youtube
References
- ↑ KTAR, "Steve Pierce chosen as new Ariz. Senate president," November 10, 2011
- ↑ Sen. Pierce Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ "Arizona State Senate official election results"
- ↑ "Campaign funds"
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Steve Pierce
- ↑ Pierce Campaign Website
- ↑ Senate Bill 1268 from State Surge
- ↑ Senate Bill 1142 from State Surge
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