Monty Pearce
American politician from Idaho
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Monty J. Pearce (born September 29, 1948) was an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate from 2002 to 2014 representing, the 9th district. He previously served the Idaho House of Representatives for district 9, seat B, from 1999 to 2002.
Monty Pearce | |
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| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ric Branch |
| Succeeded by | Abby Lee |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 9B district | |
| In office October 15, 1999 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Limbaugh |
| Succeeded by | Clete Edmunson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1948 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Merry |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | Ricks College (AA) Brigham Young University (BA) |
Early life and education
Pearce was born in Sacramento, California and raised in New Plymouth, Idaho. He received an associate's degree from Ricks College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University.[1]
Career
He is a successful rancher, raising purebred Black and Red Angus cattle and Quarterhorses on his ranch near New Plymouth.[2][3]
Pearce served as a member of the Idaho Senate from 2002 to 2014, representing the 9th district until he lost to Abby Lee in the Republican primary.[4] Pearce was a member of the Idaho State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.
Pearce endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries.[5]
Personal life
He is married to Merry Pearce and they have seven children.[citation needed]