Larry R. Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New MexicoHouseofRepresentatives 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.
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]
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]
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]