Larry R. Scott
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Larry Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Bratton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1952 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BS) |
Larry Ray Scott (born March 24, 1952) is an American businessman, engineer, and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Early life and education[edit]
Scott was born on March 24, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.[1]
Career[edit]
Prior to entering politics, Scott worked as an engineer and was the president of Lynx Petroleum Consultants, an oil and gas company based in Hobbs, New Mexico.[2][3] Scott is the member of the Republican Party.[4]
SInce his election in 2014, Scott has not faced an opponent for re-election.[1] In 2020, Scott opposed an economic recovery bill, criticizing the state's decision to shut down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
In 2024, Scott challenged Steve McCutcheon in the Republican primary for Senate District 42. The race intensified after the Rio Grande Foundation endorsed Scott, asserting his conservative credentials in an op-ed.[6] This endorsement sparked controversy and a legal complaint about the Foundation's involvement in the election.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Larry Scott". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Larry Scott". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "Lynx Petroleum Consultants Inc - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "New Mexico lawmakers back mandatory police body cameras, also passing economic recovery bill". SFGATE. June 22, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ Chacón, Daniel J. (2024-04-15). "Republicans duke it out over southeastern N.M. Senate seat". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
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