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American businessman, engineer, and politician
Larry Ray Scott (born March 24, 1952) is an American businessman, engineer, and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Early life and education
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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.[1]
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.[2][3] Scott is the member of the Republican Party.[4]
SInce his election in 2014, Scott has not faced an opponent for re-election.[1] In 2020, Scott opposed an economic recovery bill, criticizing the state's decision to shut down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]