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==U.S. House of Representatives== |
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===2014 election=== |
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Hardy ran as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in {{ushr|NV|4}}, held by [[Steven Horsford]] of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], in the [[United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada, 2014|2014 elections]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Call |first=Roll |url=http://www.rollcall.com/news/nevada_republicans_line_up_to_depose_reid_in_2016-228620-1.html|title=Nevada Republicans Line Up to Depose Reid in 2016 : Roll Call Politics|publisher=Rollcall.com |date=October 23, 2013 |accessdate=October 24, 2013}}</ref> |
Hardy ran as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in {{ushr|NV|4}}, held by [[Steven Horsford]] of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], in the [[United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada, 2014|2014 elections]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Call |first=Roll |url=http://www.rollcall.com/news/nevada_republicans_line_up_to_depose_reid_in_2016-228620-1.html|title=Nevada Republicans Line Up to Depose Reid in 2016 : Roll Call Politics|publisher=Rollcall.com |date=October 23, 2013 |accessdate=October 24, 2013}}</ref> Hardy defeated Horsford 48.5%-45.7%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/nov/04/cresent-hardy-holds-surprising-lead-rep-steven-hor/|title=Cresent Hardy closes out surprising win over Rep. Steven Horsford|author=Amber Phillips|work=LasVegasSun.com|accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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Though most of the landmass is rural, the district's population is mostly situated in the Northern [[Las Vegas Valley]], giving it a decent Democrat advantage in elections. |
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Hardy defeated Horsford 48.5%-45.7%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/nov/04/cresent-hardy-holds-surprising-lead-rep-steven-hor/|title=Cresent Hardy closes out surprising win over Rep. Steven Horsford|author=Amber Phillips|work=LasVegasSun.com|accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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===2016 election=== |
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{{main|United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada, 2016#District 4}} |
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Hardy ran for re-election in 2016. Hardy faced two challengers in the Republican primary in June 2016, winning 77.44% of the vote.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Lucas|title=Hardy discusses CD4 race|url=http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/local/mesquite/2016/03/31/hardy-discusses-cd4-race/82447408/|accessdate=April 27, 2016|publisher=The Spectrum|date=April 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/jun/14/2016-primary-election-results-a-look-at-several-ke/|title=2016 primary election results: A look at several key races|date=June 14, 2016|publisher=|accessdate=November 12, 2016}}</ref> In the general election, he faced Democratic state senator [[Ruben Kihuen]]. Kihuen defeated Hardy with 48.5% of the vote. While Hardy carried six of the district's seven counties, he could not overcome a 24,000-vote deficit in Clark County.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nevada U.S. House 4th District Results: Ruben Kihuen Wins|url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/nevada-house-district-4-hardy-kihuen|accessdate=15 November 2016|publisher=The New York Times|date=November 15, 2016}}</ref> |
Hardy ran for re-election in 2016. Hardy faced two challengers in the Republican primary in June 2016, winning 77.44% of the vote.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Lucas|title=Hardy discusses CD4 race|url=http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/local/mesquite/2016/03/31/hardy-discusses-cd4-race/82447408/|accessdate=April 27, 2016|publisher=The Spectrum|date=April 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/jun/14/2016-primary-election-results-a-look-at-several-ke/|title=2016 primary election results: A look at several key races|date=June 14, 2016|publisher=|accessdate=November 12, 2016}}</ref> In the general election, he faced Democratic state senator [[Ruben Kihuen]]. Kihuen defeated Hardy with 48.5% of the vote. While Hardy carried six of the district's seven counties, he could not overcome a 24,000-vote deficit in Clark County.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nevada U.S. House 4th District Results: Ruben Kihuen Wins|url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/nevada-house-district-4-hardy-kihuen|accessdate=15 November 2016|publisher=The New York Times|date=November 15, 2016}}</ref> After initially supporting [[Donald Trump]]'s presidential bid, Hardy said in October 2016 he would not vote for Trump.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schneider|first1=Elena|title=Heck, Hardy withdraw Trump support in Nevada|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/nevada-heck-hardy-trump-229354|accessdate=November 3, 2016|publisher=Politico|date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> |
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After initially supporting [[Donald Trump]]'s presidential bid, in October 2016 Hardy said he would not vote for Trump.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schneider|first1=Elena|title=Heck, Hardy withdraw Trump support in Nevada|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/nevada-heck-hardy-trump-229354|accessdate=November 3, 2016|publisher=Politico|date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> |
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=== 2018 election === |
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In January 2018, Hardy announced his candidacy for his old congressional seat after Republican Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony dropped out of the race.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/cresent-hardy-jumps-into-race-for-his-old-congressional-seat/|title=Cresent Hardy jumps into race for his old congressional seat|date=2018-01-18|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|access-date=2018-01-22|language=en-US}}</ref> |
In January 2018, Hardy announced his candidacy for his old congressional seat after Republican Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony dropped out of the race.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/cresent-hardy-jumps-into-race-for-his-old-congressional-seat/|title=Cresent Hardy jumps into race for his old congressional seat|date=2018-01-18|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|access-date=2018-01-22|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:22, 12 June 2018
Cresent Hardy | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Steven Horsford |
Succeeded by | Ruben Kihuen |
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 | Peri Jean |
Children | 4 |
Education | Dixie State University (BA) |
Website | Official website |
Cresent Leo Hardy (born June 23, 1957) is an American politician from the state of Nevada; he was the U.S. Representative for Nevada's 4th congressional district from 2015 to 2017. 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
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 48.5%-45.7%.[5]
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. While Hardy carried six of the district's seven counties, he could not overcome a 24,000-vote deficit in Clark County.[8] After initially supporting Donald Trump's presidential bid, Hardy said in October 2016 he would not vote for Trump.[9]
In January 2018, Hardy announced his candidacy for his old congressional seat after Republican Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony dropped out of the race.[10]
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.
- ^ "2016 Election Results:". www.Politico.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "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 April 27, 2016.
- ^ "2016 primary election results: A look at several key races". June 14, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "Nevada U.S. House 4th District Results: Ruben Kihuen Wins". The New York Times. November 15, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Schneider, Elena (October 8, 2016). "Heck, Hardy withdraw Trump support in Nevada". Politico. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "Cresent Hardy jumps into race for his old congressional seat". Las Vegas Review-Journal. January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
External links
- 1957 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- Latter Day Saints from Nevada
- Dixie State University alumni
- Living people
- Members of the Nevada Assembly
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Nevada
- Nevada city council members
- Nevada Republicans
- People from Mesquite, Nevada
- People from St. George, Utah
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives