Cresent Hardy

Cresent Hardy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Steven Horsford
Succeeded by	Ruben Kihuen (elect)
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 19th district
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
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	Mormonism
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] He lost his bid for re-election in the 2016 general election to Democratic challenger Ruben Kihuen.^[2]

Early life and career

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 Nevada State Assembly in 2010.^[3]

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.^[4]

Hardy defeated Horsford.^[5]

2016 election

Hardy ran for re-election in 2016. Hardy faced two challengers in the Republican primary in June 2016, winning 77.44% of the vote.^[6][7] In the general election, he faced Democratic state senator Ruben Kihuen. Kihuen defeated Hardy with 48.5% of the vote.^[8]

After initially supporting Donald Trump's presidential bid, in October 2016 Hardy said he would not vote for Trump.^[9]

Committee assignments

• Committee on Natural Resources
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
  • Subcommittee on Federal Lands
• Committee on Small Business
  • Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce (Chair)
  • Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
  • Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
  • Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

References

1. "Nevada-4: Cresent Hardy (R)". www.nationaljournal.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
2. "2016 Election Results:". www.Politico.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
3. "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.
4. Call, Roll (October 23, 2013). "Nevada Republicans Line Up to Depose Reid in 2016 : Roll Call Politics". Rollcall.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
5. Amber Phillips. "Cresent Hardy closes out surprising win over Rep. Steven Horsford". LasVegasSun.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
6. Thomas, Lucas (April 1, 2016). "Hardy discusses CD4 race". The Spectrum. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
7. "2016 primary election results: A look at several key races". June 14, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
8. "Nevada U.S. House 4th District Results: Ruben Kihuen Wins". The New York Times. November 15, 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
9. Schneider, Elena (October 8, 2016). "Heck, Hardy withdraw Trump support in Nevada". Politico. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

External links

• Official website
• Appearances on C-SPAN
• "Legislative Biography – 2011 Season" (pdf). Nevada Legislature.
• Cresent Hardy at Ballotpedia