Joe Hardy (politician)
Joseph "Joe" Paul Hardy (born May 15, 1949) is a Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing District 12. Hardy was first elected to the Senate in 2010 when, before redistricting and a change in the nomenclature of the districts, he represented Clark County Number 12. His district represents rural areas of southeast Clark County including the communities of Boulder City, Laughlin, Searchlight, Henderson, Overton, Bunkerville, Mesquite, as well as Nellis Air Force Base, Lake Mead, and Valley of Fire State Park. Hardy previously represented Clark County District 20 from 2002 to 2010.
Joe Hardy | |
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President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate | |
In office January 2015 – November 9, 2016 | |
Preceded by | David Parks |
Succeeded by | Mo Denis |
Member of the Nevada Senate from the 12th district | |
Assumed office 2010 | |
Preceded by | Warren Hardy |
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 20th district | |
In office 2002–2010 | |
Preceded by | Kathy Von Tobel |
Succeeded by | Cresent Hardy |
Personal details | |
Born | Reno, Nevada, U.S. | May 15, 1949
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jill Sweningsen |
Children | 8 |
Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno Washington University |
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Allegiance | |
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He served a LDS mission in France.[1] Hardy is currently an Associate Professor and Staff Physician in the Department of Primary Care at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine.[2]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-01-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Touro Health Center. Touro University Nevada. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Nevada Legislative Biography
- Project Vote Smart profile on Senator Joe Hardy
- Follow the Money profile on Senator Joe Hardy