Larry R. Scott

Larry Ray Scott 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. Previously, he served in the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Early life and education

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.

Career

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. Scott is the member of the Republican Party.
SInce his election in 2014, Scott has not faced an opponent for re-election. In 2020, Scott opposed an economic recovery bill, criticizing the state's decision to shut down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elections

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 to McCutcheon's 38.98%. 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.