Cresent Leo Hardy (born June 23, 1957) is an American politician from the state of Nevada; he is the current member of the United States House of Representatives for Nevada's 4th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Hardy was a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing the 19th district prior to his election to the House.Hardy graduated from Virgin Valley High School and Dixie State College. He served as a city councilor for Mesquite, Nevada.