Melissa Hardy
2018 - Present
2024
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Melissa Hardy (Republican Party) is a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 22. She assumed office on November 7, 2018. Her current term ends on November 6, 2024.
Hardy (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 22. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Republican primary for this office on June 11, 2024, was canceled.
Biography
Melissa Hardy was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hardy earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2010. Her career experience includes working as a real estate agent, owning a Port of Subs franchise, and working in the Clark County court system and for various Nevada law firms.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Hardy was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Hardy was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Hardy was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 22
Incumbent Melissa Hardy is running in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 22 on November 5, 2024.
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa Hardy advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 22
Incumbent Melissa Hardy defeated Rick Ramos in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 22 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Hardy (R) | 58.5 | 18,628 |
 | Rick Ramos (D) | 41.5 | 13,193 | |
| Total votes: 31,821 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rick Ramos advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa Hardy advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22.
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 22
Incumbent Melissa Hardy won election in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Hardy (R) | 100.0 | 31,632 |
| Total votes: 31,632 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa Hardy advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22.
2018
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 22
Melissa Hardy defeated Kristee Watson in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Hardy (R) | 54.3 | 17,100 |
 | Kristee Watson (D) | 45.7 | 14,372 | |
| Total votes: 31,472 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22
Kristee Watson defeated Luis Aguirre-Insua in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristee Watson | 81.0 | 3,266 |
 | Luis Aguirre-Insua | 19.0 | 766 | |
| Total votes: 4,032 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22
Melissa Hardy defeated Richard Bunce in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 22 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Hardy | 57.2 | 2,457 |
 | Richard Bunce | 42.8 | 1,838 | |
| Total votes: 4,295 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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I am a fourth-generation Nevadan from the pioneer Stewart family that settled the Las Vegas valley in the early 1900's. I graduated from Las Vegas High School and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Administration and Business Management from UNLV.
I was inspired at a young age by my parents-my father Mel Close served as Assembly Speaker and in the Nevada State Senate, and my mother, Connie Stewart Close as a Regional Aide for US Senator Paul Laxalt. I was raised to believe that Public Service is a way of giving back to the community and helping Nevada continue to grow and prosper for future generations.
My husband Damon and I have been married for 30 years, and we have been blessed with two daughters, both of whom attended Clark County public schools and UNLV.
Damon and I obtained our real estate licenses in 1993 and sold real estate as a team for more than ten years, frequently being the top producing agents for General Realty. In 2005 we opened a Port of Subs franchise in Henderson and successfully operated there for over 15 years, consistently earning awards for customer service and sales productivity.
In the Assembly I earned a reputation as a hard worker, diligent advocate, and a fearless champion for healthcare access, quality education, public safety, and economic opportunity. I have been twice elected Assemblywoman for District 22 and look forward to continuing my hard work and dedication to the Henderson community.
- A quality education in Nevada should not be available only to those with the right zip code. That is why I am a strong supporter of school choice. As a mother of two, I know that all students learn differently and have different skill sets. Parents should be able to choose the school that works best for their child, period.
- We must have safe streets for our kids to play on, drive on, and for our families to live on. Right now, Southern Nevada is facing an unprecedented crime wave and we need leaders ready to go to Carson City and make sure that the rule of law is being enforced and existing laws are strengthened to punish offenders.
- We must continue to diversify our economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the fragility of our current economy and while we have taken steps in the past toward this goal, much work remains. Legislators should always be working to foster an environment that creates high quality, high paying jobs for all Nevada families.
I focus on a few key areas that most affect my constituents-education, public safety, economic stability and diversification, healthcare, and victims' rights. I am proud of the work I have done in those areas and look forward to the opportunity to continue that work. I am a proud champion of consistent conservative values and I believe we need more leaders who share our values in the Nevada Assembly.
I remember the day President Reagan was shot. I was on the Floor of the Nevada State Senate chamber with my father and the Sergeant of Arms came in and told the President of the Senate what had happened. We were then all escorted to a secure room to be briefed on what had happened.
John Grisham is my favorite author, I like all of his books.
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2020
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2023
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 1 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Nevada State Legislature was not in session. It was in special session from July 8 to July 19 and from July 31 to August 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Nevada State Assembly District 22 |
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Footnotes
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Nevada State Assembly District 22 2018-Present |
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