Steve Pearce (politician)
Stevan Edward Pearce is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party and was his party's unsuccessful nominee in the 2018 New Mexico gubernatorial election. On December 8, 2018, Pearce was elected Chair of the New Mexico Republican Party, replacing Ryan Cangiolosi. He was re-elected in December 2020.
Official portrait, 2011
Pearce talks with Vice President Dick Cheney in 2002
Pearce, Jon Kyl, Bob Corker, and Gabby Giffords with David Petraeus in 2007
Pearce speaking at CPAC in 2013
New Mexico's 2nd congressional district
New Mexico's 2nd congressional district serves the southern half of New Mexico, including Las Cruces, and the southern fourth of Albuquerque. It is currently represented by Democrat Gabe Vasquez.
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