Cresent Hardy
| Cresent Hardy | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's 4th district | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Horsford |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 19th district | |
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In office February 4, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Brooks |
| Succeeded by | Chris Edwards |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 20th district | |
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In office February 7, 2011 – February 4, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Hardy |
| Succeeded by | Ellen Spiegel |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Cresent Leo Hardy June 23, 1957 Mesquite, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Peri Jean |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Mesquite, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Dixie State College |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) |
| Website | Official website |
Cresent Leo Hardy (born June 23, 1957) is an American politician from the state of Nevada; he is the current member of the United States House of Representatives for Nevada's 4th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Hardy was a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing the 19th district prior to his election to the House.[1]
Hardy graduated from Virgin Valley High School and Dixie State College. He served as a city councilor for Mesquite, Nevada. He was elected to the State Assembly in 2010.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives
2014 election
Hardy ran as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Nevada's 4th congressional district, held by Steven Horsford of the Democratic Party, in the 2014 elections.[3] Hardy defeated Horsford.[4]
2016 election
Hardy is running for re-election in 2016. Hardy will face two challengers in the Republican primary in June 2016.[5]
Committee assignments
- Committee on Natural Resources
- Committee on Small Business
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
References
- ↑ "Nevada-4: Cresent Hardy (R)". www.nationaljournal.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ↑ "GOP wins rural District 20 race, knocks out Boulder City’s Goya – Las Vegas Sun News". Lasvegassun.com. November 3, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Call, Roll (October 23, 2013). "Nevada Republicans Line Up to Depose Reid in 2016 : Roll Call Politics". Rollcall.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Amber Phillips. "Cresent Hardy closes out surprising win over Rep. Steven Horsford". LasVegasSun.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ↑ Thomas, Lucas (April 1, 2016). "Hardy discusses CD4 race". The Spectrum. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- "Legislative Biography – 2011 Season" (pdf). Nevada Legislature.
- Cresent Hardy at Ballotpedia
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Steven Horsford |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's 4th congressional district 2015–present |
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| Preceded by Glenn Grothman R-Wisconsin |
United States Representatives by seniority 399th |
Succeeded by Jody Hice R-Georgia |
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