Cresent Hardy

Cresent Hardy

Republican Party

Prior offices

Nevada State Assembly District 19

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U.S. House Nevada District 4

Successor: Ruben J. Kihuen

Predecessor: Steven Horsford

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 14, 2022

Contact

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Cresent Hardy (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 4th Congressional District.

Hardy (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Hardy was previously a Republican member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 19. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Hardy served as Assistant Minority Floor Leader during the 2013 session.

Biography

Hardy attended Dixie State College in Utah. Hardy's professional experience includes co-founding Golf Fore Kids Fundraising Program.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Hardy's academic, professional, and political career:

• 2015-2017: U.S. Representative from Nevada's 4th Congressional District
• 2011-2015: Served in the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 19
• 1997-2002: Member of Mesquite, Nevada, City Council
• Attended Dixie State College

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Hardy served on the following committees:

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

Nevada State Assembly

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hardy served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2013
• Commerce and Labor
• Taxation
• Transportation
• Ways and Means

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hardy served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2011
• Commerce and Labor
• Legislative Operations and Elections

Key votes

114th Congress

The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Hardy's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015

See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Hardy was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.
Trade promotion authority
On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Hardy was one of 191 Republicans to support the measure.
Trade promotion authority second vote
After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Hardy was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Hardy was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295.

Defense spending authorization

On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Hardy voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.

On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Hardy voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.

2016 Budget proposal

On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Hardy voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.

2015 budget

On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017. Hardy voted with 166 Republicans against the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal

See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Hardy voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill.

Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Hardy voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.

Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Hardy voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.

Presidential non-compliance of section 2
On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Hardy voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.

Export-Import Bank

On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods. Hardy voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill.

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Hardy voted with 195 Republicans and 142 Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Hardy voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.

Cyber security

On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies. Hardy voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Hardy voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill.

Immigration

On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Hardy voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.

Issues

Government shutdown

Hardy, along with ten other GOP House freshmen, composed a letter to their Republican colleagues in September 2015, urging them to pass a resolution to avert a government shutdown. The letter read:

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[W]e are writing today to express our strong support for a funding resolution that will avoid another unnecessary and harmful government shutdown. [W]e were elected by our constituent’s to be principled, pragmatic leaders... The sixteen-day government shutdown in 2013... not only hurt taxpayers with the loss of important government services — it actually cost more taxpayer money to close the federal government than to keep it open.

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Presidential preference

2016

See also: Republicans and their declared positions on Donald Trump

On May 4, 2016, the day after Trump became the presumptive GOP nominee, Hardy’s campaign manager, Ross Hemminger, said in a statement, "Congressman Hardy continues to be focused on serving the people of Nevada's 4th Congressional District and his own campaign for re-election. He has said that he will support whomever the Republican nominee is.” Hemminger did not mention Donald Trump in his statement.

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Cresent Hardy endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

Elections

2022

See also: Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 1

Incumbent Dina Titus defeated Mark Robertson and Ken Cavanaugh in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dina Titus (D)	51.6	115,700
		Mark Robertson (R)	46.0	103,115
		Ken Cavanaugh (L)	2.5	5,534

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 224,349
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Comiesha Lenoir (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1

Incumbent Dina Titus defeated Amy Vilela in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dina Titus	79.8	33,565
		Amy Vilela	20.2	8,482

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,047
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Robertson	30.1	12,375
		David Brog	17.6	7,226
		Carolina Serrano	17.1	7,050
		Cresent Hardy	11.6	4,790
		Cynthia Dianne Steel	11.6	4,782
		Jane Adams	5.1	2,081
		Morgun Sholty	4.9	1,998
	Submit photo	Jessie Turner	2.1	845

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,147
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2018

See also: Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2018

See also: Nevada's 4th Congressional District election (June 12, 2018 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 4

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford (D)	51.9	121,962
		Cresent Hardy (R)	43.7	102,748
	Submit photo	Warren Markowitz (Independent American Party)	1.4	3,180
		Rodney Smith (Independent)	1.2	2,733
		Gregg Luckner (L)	0.9	2,213
		Dean McGonigle (Independent)	0.9	2,032

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 234,868 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford	61.7	22,730
		Patricia Spearman	15.2	5,613
		Amy Vilela	9.2	3,388
	Submit photo	Allison Stephens	6.0	2,216
		John Anzalone	5.8	2,134
		Sid Zeller	2.0	736

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 36,817
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cresent Hardy	47.4	15,257
		David Gibbs	19.0	6,102
		Bill Townsend	11.4	3,659
		Kenneth Wegner	11.3	3,626
		Jeff Miller	8.0	2,563
		Mike Monroe	3.0	973

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 32,180
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Independent primary election

No Independent candidates ran in the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eduardo Hurt (Independent)

2016

See also: Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Nevada's 4th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. State Sen. Ruben Kihuen (D) defeated Republican incumbent Cresent Hardy, Steve Brown (L), and Mike Little (Independent American) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Hardy defeated challengers Mike Monroe and Wayne Villines in the Republican primary, while Kihuen defeated seven other Democrats to win the nomination in the primary. The primary elections took place on June 14, 2016.

U.S. House, Nevada District 4 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Ruben Kihuen	48.5%	128,985
	Republican	Cresent Hardy Incumbent	44.5%	118,328
	Libertarian	Steve Brown	3.8%	10,206
	Independent American	Mike Little	3.1%	8,327
Total Votes				265,846
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

U.S. House, Nevada District 4 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Cresent Hardy Incumbent	76.8%	18,610
Mike Monroe	17.9%	4,336
Wayne Villines	5.3%	1,290
Total Votes		24,236
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

U.S. House, Nevada District 4 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ruben Kihuen	39.9%	12,221
Lucy Flores	25.7%	7,854
Susie Lee	20.9%	6,407
Morse Arberry	6.2%	1,902
Rodney Smith	2.8%	869
Mike Schaefer	2.5%	773
Dan Rolle	1.1%	336
Brandon Casutt	0.8%	240
Total Votes		30,602
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

2014

See also: Nevada's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

U.S. House, Nevada District 4 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Steven Horsford Incumbent	45.8%	59,844
	Republican	Cresent Hardy	48.5%	63,466
	Libertarian	Steve Brown	3.1%	4,119
	Independent American	Russell Best	2.6%	3,352
Total Votes				130,781
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

U.S. House, Nevada District 4 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Cresent Hardy	42.6%	10,398
Niger Innis	33.1%	8,077
Mike Monroe	22.1%	5,393
Carlo Poliak	2.1%	523
Total Votes		24,391
Source: Nevada Secretary of State - Official Election Results

2012

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012

Nevada State Assembly, District 19, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Cresent Hardy Incumbent	56.6%	13,152
	Democratic	Felipe Rodriguez	43.4%	10,090
Total Votes				23,242

2010

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010

Nevada State Assembly, District 20 General election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Michael Roberson (R)		12,526
Lynn Goya (D)		7,118

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Cresent Hardy did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Campaign website

Hardy's campaign website stated the following:

“	Jobs & the Economy Job creation and retention are the key elements to keeping our economy moving forward. Employers will not invest in new businesses or expand existing ones when taxes are high and the federal government is saddling them with the expensive unfunded mandates and burdensome regulations that this administration has worked so hard to get rid of. That’s why, as your Congressman, I will continue to work with state and local officials to make sure we are always fostering an environment that continues to create high quality, high paying jobs. Congress is not directly a job creator. However, the federal government can and should be instrumental in creating a business climate in which employers are willing to invest in business expansion, new business start-ups are encouraged, and invasive regulations are kept to a minimum. Balancing the Budget & the Size of Government The Federal Government has got to learn to live within its means. We must immediately balance the overly bloated federal budget, and actively work toward reducing our trade deficit. As a long-time businessman, I have had to keep a sharp eye on the bottom line of my businesses to ensure that employees and vendors are paid on time. The government should operate by this same basic standard. We cannot spend money that we do not have! The periodic raising of the nation’s debt ceiling is not a long-term solution. Government must provide for the essential responsibilities of national defense, maintenance of federal highways, preservation of Social Security, and welfare programs for our most needy citizens. Aside from these core responsibilities, most functions of government are more efficiently handled at the state and local levels. Education I believe that decisions regarding the education of our children are best made at the local and state levels, rather than by the Federal Department of Education. Voucher programs and charter schools have shown positive results and should be dramatically expanded. National Defense As one of the most fundamental responsibilities of the Federal Government, a strong national defense is critical to the freedom and quality of life of all Americans. Our borders must remain secure, and we must at all times be cognizant of the rising threat from those who wish to do us harm, both foreign and domestic. We must take great care in determining any necessary intervention in foreign affairs, especially when there is no imminent threat to the United States or American citizens. We can remain a strong, assertive, respected World Leader without being viewed as the “Policeman of the World.” Healthcare The Federal Government should not be forcing unfunded mandates such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) upon the states. This sort of top-down legislation from the Federal Government comes with many unintended consequences, and places tremendous burden upon the businesses and employers that drive our economy. Management of healthcare policy at the state level would help to mitigate fraud and abuse, while ensuring that each state develops programs that best suit the needs of their residents. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work on an issue as complex as healthcare coverage. Reform is needed. However, the ACA is far over-reaching, expensive, and detrimental to our fragile economy.	”
—Cresent Hardy for Congress

2016

The following issues were listed on Hardy's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“	Balancing the Budget: The Federal Government has got to learn to live within its’ means. We must immediately balance the overly bloated federal budget, and actively work toward reducing our trade deficit. Jobs/Economy: Job creation and retention are the key elements to getting our stagnant economy moving again. Employers will not invest in new businesses or expand existing ones when taxes are high and the federal government is saddling them with expensive unfunded mandates and burdensome regulations. Education: I believe that decisions regarding the education of our children are best made at the local and state levels, rather than by the Federal Department of Education. Innovative programs such as merit pay for our best teachers should be further explored and developed. Voucher programs and charter schools have shown positive results and should be dramatically expanded. Healthcare: The Federal Government should not be forcing unfunded mandates such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) upon the states. This sort of top-down legislation from the Federal Government comes with many unintended consequences, and places tremendous burden upon the businesses and employers that drive our economy. National Defense: As one of the most fundamental responsibilities of the Federal Government, a strong national defense is critical to the freedom and quality of life of all Americans. Our borders must remain secure, and we must at all times be cognizant of the rising threat from those who wish to do us harm, both foreign and domestic.	”
—Cresent Hardy's campaign website, http://cresenthardyforcongress.com/

2012

The following excerpts were taken from the themes listed on Hardy's campaign website:

Economy: "We need to keep bureaucracy and costs to a minimum to help start Nevada’s business engine."

Education: "Cresent Hardy believes we need to direct more money to where it matters...the classroom. Large blocks of education dollars should not be going to administration, bureaucrats, consultants or other items that do not directly impact our children’s education. Good teachers need to be rewarded, encouraged and allowed to do what they do best—teach our children."

Health care: "Cresent Hardy believes doctors and patients need to be making the healthcare decisions, not bureaucrats from the government or from the insurance company. He will fight to end frivolous lawsuits and wasteful testing that comes from defensive medicine by supporting the voter-approved cap on malpractice lawsuits."

Transportation and infrastructure: "We need to shelve projects that are no longer feasible or cost effective but we must continue on with longterm projects that take years or decades of planning and development."

Liberty and welfare: "Cresent Hardy is a firm believer in personal responsibility and opportunity.... We have a moral obligation to help those who need assistance, to provide a hand up to those who need it and to have compassion on those who are suffering. Government has a role in helping provide essential services to those who are unable to care for their own needs such as the elderly, the infirm or disabled. We as a society need to provide this assistance, but as much as possible it needs to be done by charities, private enterprise and faith based organizations."

Campaign finance summary

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Cresent Hardy campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	U.S. House Nevada District 1	Lost primary	$11,850	$11,850
2018	U.S. House Nevada District 4	Lost general	$903,033	$889,840
2014	U.S. House (Nevada, District 4)	Won	$444,951	N/A**
2012	Nevada State Assembly District 19	Won	$150,993	N/A**
2010	Nevada State Assembly District 20	Won	$118,163	N/A**
Grand total			$1,628,990	$901,690
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2014

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2012

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In 2012, the Nevada State Legislature did not hold a regular session.

2011

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2011, click [show].

In 2011, the 76th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 7 through June 7. Citizen Outreach: Ratings for the 2011 Nevada Legislature Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Citizen Outreach’s position. Nevada Policy Research Institute: The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues. Nevada State Education Association: 2011 Legislative Report Card Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education issues. Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada: Facing Race 2011: Legislative Report Card on Racial equity Legislators are scored by the organization on bills related to "civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights and economic equity." The American Conservative Union: 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Southern Nevada Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their voting record on bills the scorer considers in the interest of Southern Nevada.

Nevada Policy Research Institute

See also: Nevada Policy Research Institute's Legislative Report Card (2011)

The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty."

2011

Hardy received a score of 78.53 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 11th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Hardy missed 2 of 548 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.4 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Personal

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Hardy and his wife, Peri, have four children.

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Political offices
Preceded by Steven Horsford (D)	U.S. House, Nevada, District 4 2015–2017	Succeeded by Ruben Kihuen (D)
Preceded by Steven Brooks (D)	Nevada State Assembly District 19 2013–2014	Succeeded by Chris Edwards (R)
Preceded by Joseph Hardy (R)	Nevada State Assembly District 20 2011–2012	Succeeded by Ellen Spiegel (D)

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Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Catherine Masto (D)

Jacky Rosen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Dina Titus (D)

District 2

Mark Amodei (R)

District 3

Susie Lee (D)

District 4

Steven Horsford (D)

Democratic Party (5)

Republican Party (1)