1. Cresent Leo Hardy was born on June 23,1957 and is an American politician and businessman who served as the US representative for from 2015 to 2017.
14 Facts About Cresent Hardy
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Cresent Hardy later ran unsuccessfully for Nevada's 1st congressional district in the 2022 election.
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Cresent Hardy graduated from Virgin Valley High School and Dixie State College.
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Since leaving college, Cresent Hardy has pursued a career in business.
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Cresent Hardy is a partial owner of properties in Alaska and Utah as well as in and around Mesquite, Nevada.
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Cresent Hardy was one of several owners of Mesquite's Falcon Ridge Golf Course, which he personally designed.
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Cresent Hardy began his career in government by serving as the public works director in Mesquite, Nevada.
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Cresent Hardy then became a member of the Virgin Valley Water District and a member of the Mesquite City Council.
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Cresent Hardy was elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 2010.
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Cresent Hardy ran as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in, held by Steven Horsford of the Democratic Party, in the 2014 election.
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Cresent Hardy held "a number of community meetings" after being elected.
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In January 2018, Cresent Hardy announced his candidacy for his old congressional seat after Republican Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony dropped out of the race.
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Cresent Hardy faced Democratic nominee and former US Representative for the district, Steven Horsford in the general election.
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Cresent Hardy voted against an amendment to defund President Barack Obama's DACA program.