Steve Pearce

American armed forces veteran and politician

Stevan Edward Pearce (born August 24, 1947) is an American businessman and politician. He was the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district from 2011 to 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Steve Pearce
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Mexico's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019
Preceded byHarry Teague
Succeeded byXochitl Torres Small
In office
January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byJoe Skeen
Succeeded byHarry Teague
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 62nd district
In office
January 21, 1997 – January 16, 2001
Preceded byWilliam Cruse, Jr.
Succeeded byDonald Bratton
Personal details
Born
Stevan Edward Pearce

(1947-08-24) August 24, 1947 (age 76)
Lamesa, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Cynthia Pearce
EducationNew Mexico State University (BBA)
Eastern New Mexico University (MBA)
WebsiteHouse website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1970–1976
RankCaptain
Unit463rd Tactical Airlift Wing[1]
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal

Pearce was the Republican nominee for Governor of New Mexico in the 2018 election. He lost general election to Michelle Lujan Grisham.

References change

  1. "Steve Military Service | Pearce for Congress". Peopleforpearce.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-30. Retrieved 2013-11-03.