MEET MELISSA HARDY

I was inspired at a young age by my parents. My father Mel Close served as Assembly Speaker and in the Nevada Senate, and my mother Connie served as an aide to Senator Paul Laxalt. I believe public service is a way of giving back to the community and helping Nevada continue to grow and prosper for future generations.

I am a fourth generation Nevadan from the pioneer Stewart family that settled the Las Vegas valley in the early 1900s. I graduated from Las Vegas High School and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Administration and Business Management from UNLV.

My husband, Damon, and I have been married for over thirty years, and we have been blessed with two daughters and three grandchildren. Both of our daughters 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 ranking among the top producing agents for General Realty. In 2005 we opened a Port of Subs franchise in Henderson and operated it successfully for fifteen years, consistently earning awards for customer service and sales productivity.

In the Assembly, I have earned a reputation as a hard worker, a diligent advocate, and a fearless champion for healthcare access, quality education, public safety, and economic opportunity. First elected in November 2018, I have been elected four times to represent District 22, and I now serve as the deputy leader of the Assembly Republican caucus. I have served on the Commerce and Labor, Education, and Judiciary committees, and I look forward to continuing my work and dedication for the Henderson community.

Leadership: Assistant Minority Floor Leader South (deputy minority leader)
Service: First elected November 2018, representing Assembly District 22 since 2019
Record: Four regular sessions and six special sessions
Committees: Commerce and Labor, Education, and Judiciary