Changes

}}

}}

'''Stevan Edward "Steve" Pearce''' (born August 24, 1947 in Lamesa in Dawson County, [[Texas]]) is the [[Republican]] U.S. Representative from [[New Mexico]]'s 2nd congressional district.  

'''Stevan Edward "Steve" Pearce''' (born August 24, 1947 in Lamesa in Dawson County, [[Texas]]) is the [[Republican Party|Republican]] U.S. Representative for [[New Mexico]]'s 2nd congressional district.  

Pearce was first elected to the House in 2002, however retired in 2008 after an unsuccessful bid for [[U.S. Senate]]. In 2010, Pearce was elected to his former seat, defeating incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Harry Teague]]. Pearce served on the House Homeland Security Committee and chaired the National Parks Subcommittee.

Pearce was first elected to the House in 2002. He retired in 2008 after an unsuccessful bid for the [[U.S. Senate]]. In 2010, Pearce was elected to his former seat, defeating incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Harry Teague]]. Pearce served on the House Homeland Security Committee and chaired the National Parks Subcommittee.

 

In 2018, Pearce was the unsuccessful [[governor|gubernatorial]] nominee.