Kyle Pierce is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 36th district. He assumed office on November 22, 2022.
Pierce earned a bachelor's degree from Ball State University in political science and a Juris Doctor from Indiana University. Pierce defeated Terri Austin, who was seeking her eleventh term, in the 2022 Indiana House of Representatives election. He defeated Thonja Nicholson in the 2024 General Election by 59-41%.
Currently, he serves as the Vice Chair of the Financial Institutions committee, on the elections and apportionment committee, and on the environmental affairs committee.
Pierce was one of three Indiana legislators selected for the 2023 Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, a competitive fellowship program for emerging Midwest state legislators.
In 2024, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognized him as a policy champion for sponsoring Senator Eric KochâÂÂs SB 180, which protects Hoosiers from implementing a Central Bank Digital Currency. Pierce was named a âÂÂ20 under 40â Awardee by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. The Indiana Credit Union League recognized him with an âÂÂOutstanding Hoosier Legislatorâ award.
In 2025, Pierce was presented with a STAR award by the Indiana Parkinson's Disease community for promoting awareness of Parkinson's Disease and measures to assist those impacted. That same year, he was named to the Maverick PACâÂÂs Future40.
Maverick PAC recognizes 40 up-and-coming Conservative leaders from across the country each year. Alumni include Governor Ron DeSantis (FL), Senator Ted Cruz (TX), Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), French Hill (AR-2), Mike Gallagher (WI-8), Mike Waltz (FL-6), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), and Wesley Hunt (TX-38).