Melissa Hardy

Republican | Nevada

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Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Bachelors, 1987-2010

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

City of Henderson Animal Protection Services, volunteer, 2025-2026

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Member and Leader, 1969-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Assemblywoman District 22, 2018-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Assemblywoman District 22, 2026-2026

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (10)

National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

Andy Matthews

Nevada Right to Life

Joe Lombardo

Alexis Hansen

LIBERAL (6)

IAFF Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada

Clark County Education Association

Nevada Conservation League

IAFF Local 1908 Clark County Firefighters

Humane World Action Fund

OTHER (9)

Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce

Henderson Chamber of Commerce PAC

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce BizPAC

Public Safety Alliance of Nevada

Las Vegas Police Protective Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Vegas Chamber

Henderson Chamber

Professional Firefighters of Nevada

Law Enforcement

Nevada Right to Life

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, incest, health and life of the mother

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage is intended for first jobs, those just getting into the work force, building their skills and qualities for more advanced opportunities. Earning more should come from higher levels of employment, not continually raising minimum wage.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Accountability Transparency Review and reduction


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government does not endorse or establish any particular religion or faith, nor pass any laws that discriminate against any religion or show favor to any religion. It also means that people are free to practice and observe whichever religion they choose without government interference. I also believe that people should be allowed to practice their faith through w

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Israel has always been a friend and supporter of the United States. They play a critical role in the Middle East. We should continue to support them from the countries and regimes that fight them and try to take away what belongs to them.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Agree

Gambling is already legal in Nevada.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints my entire life. I believe in a Heavenly Father and Savior that love us and sent us to earth to learn, grow and be tested. They created the family unit, which I believe is eternal, where we are to be taught right and wrong and how to be upstanding members of our communities. I believe in being honest, true, dependable, forgiving and treating others as Christ did, following his example as I serve others. I believe that life is sacred and marriage is a covenant relationship between our spouse and God. I live by showing charity to others and trying to follow Jesus’ example.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

We need to continue to develop and expand solar and geothermal energy.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Lean Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To hold people accountable for their actions and apply appropriate penalities. To provide rehabilitation but never at the expense of accountability.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

If someone has committed a felony with a gun, they shouldn’t be allowed to own one in the future.

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