Scott Hammond | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 2012 – October 26, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike McGinness |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 13th district | |
| In office 2010–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Chad Christensen |
| Succeeded by | Paul Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tonya Hammond |
| Residence(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA, MA) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Scott Hammond (born 1966 in Syracuse, New York) is an American politician. He was elected to the Nevada State Senate in 2012 to represent District 18, which encompasses the northwest part of the Las Vegas Valley including portions of the communities of Summerlin, Centennial Hills, Tule Springs and Lone Mountain.[1] He defeated Kelli Ross, wife of Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross, by 1,471 votes.
In 2017, Hammond announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in Nevada's 3rd congressional district.[2]
Hammond resigned from the Nevada Senate in October 2023.[3]