Steve Pearce (politician)
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 2nd district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Harry Teague |
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In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Joe Skeen |
| Succeeded by | Harry Teague |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 62nd district |
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In office 1996–2000 |
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| Succeeded by | Donald E. Bratton |
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August 24, 1947 Lamesa, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cynthia Pearce |
| Residence | Hobbs, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
New Mexico State University, Eastern New Mexico University |
| Occupation | Pilot, business owner |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal |
| Website | pearce.house.gov |
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 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Air Force
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| Years of service | 1970–1976 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 463rd Tactical Airlift Wing |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Stevan Edward "Steve" Pearce (born August 24, 1947) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously held the seat from 2003 to 2009 and was an Assistant Minority Whip.
He is currently the only Republican in the New Mexico Congressional Delegation.
Pearce was born in Lamesa in Dawson County in west Texas but reared in Hobbs, New Mexico, where he currently resides with his wife, Cynthia. He attended college at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, having earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in economics. Afterward, he received a Master of Business Administration from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. While at New Mexico State University, Pearce was elected president of the student body.
He served in the Vietnam War as a C-130 pilot in the United States Air Force. Pearce flew over 518 hours of combat flight and 77 hours of combat support. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Air Medals, as well as seven other military medals and four exceptional service awards. Upon returning to the United States, Pearce was assigned to the Strategic Air Command at Blytheville Air Force Base, Arkansas. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Captain.
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