Larry R. Scott
Larry R. Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Bratton |
| Succeeded by | Elaine Sena Cortez |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Steven McCutcheon II |
| 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 who has served as a Republican member of the New Mexico Legislature since 2015. He served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing the 62nd district from 2015 to 2024, and as a member of the New Mexico Senate, where he has represented the 42nd district since 2025.[1] Previously, he served in 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.[2]
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.[3][4] Scott is the member of the Republican Party.[5]
SInce his election in 2014, Scott has not faced an opponent for re-election.[2] In 2020, Scott opposed an economic recovery bill, criticizing the state's decision to shut down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Elections
[edit]In 2024, Scott transitioned from the New Mexico House of Representatives, where he had served since 2015, to pursue a seat in the New Mexico Senate representing District 42. In the Republican primary on June 4, 2024, Scott defeated incumbent Senator Steve McCutcheon II, securing 61.02% of the vote (3,226 votes) to McCutcheon's 38.98% (2,061 votes). With no Democratic nominee in the race, Scott ran unopposed in the general election on November 5, 2024, and won the seat with 100% of the vote (15,559 votes).[7] [edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "New Mexico Secretary of State". electionresults.sos.nm.gov. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Larry Scott". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
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