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Joe Hardy (politician)

Joe Hardy
President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate
Assumed office
January 2015
Preceded by David Parks
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 (1949-05-15) May 15, 1949 (age 67)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jill Sweningsen
Children Joseph Paul
Nicole
Emily
Leah
Spencer
Dane
Jack
Ryan
Alma mater University of Nevada, Reno
Washington University
Religion Mormonism
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Air Force seal United States Air Force
Rank US-O4 insignia.svg Major

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.

He served a LDS mission in France. Hardy is currently an Associate Professor and Staff Physician in the Department of Primary Care at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine.



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