Monty J. Pearce (born September 29, 1948) was an American politician who served as a member of the

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from 2002 to 2014 representing, the 9th district. He previously served the

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for district 9, seat B, from 1999 to 2002.

Early life and education

Pearce was born in

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and raised in

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and a Bachelor of Arts degree from

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Career

He is a successful rancher, raising purebred Black and Red Angus cattle and Quarterhorses on his ranch near

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. Pearce served as a member of the

from 2002 to 2014, representing the 9th district until he lost to Abby Lee in the Republican primary. Pearce was a member of the Idaho State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. Pearce endorsed

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in the

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Personal life

He is married to Merry Pearce and they have seven children.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pearce, Monty 1948 births American Latter Day Saints Brigham Young University alumni Living people Politicians from Sacramento, California Republican Party Idaho state senators People from Payette County, Idaho 20th-century members of the Idaho Legislature 21st-century members of the Idaho Legislature